Blog Posts in March, 2014

Fido and Divorce

There’s no doubt that pets often become a vital part of the family. But what happens to that pet when its owners start fighting like cats and dogs and decide to divorce ? Survey by AAML about pet custody and divorce 27 percent of respondents to a recent survey performed by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) have noted a rise over the past five years in the number of couples who ...

Common Errors with Divorce

Divorce is a process, often a long one, requiring the completion of certain steps with the help of many professionals (attorneys, judges, court administrators, counselors, therapists, and mediators, etc.) to achieve a final goal. A solid understanding of the process is key to minimizing the necessary costs. When disputes get out of control the result can often mean a significant drain on your ...

Okay, So What Does "Conscious Uncoupling" Even Mean?

When Gwenyth Paltrow announced her separation from husband and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, she described it as a “ conscious uncoupling ,” seemingly marking and describing this new trend in mind-thought regarding divorces. Rather than a hostile break in a relationship, “ conscious uncoupling ” is more of a gentle unlinking. Marriage and Divorce Needs to Evolve The announcement, which ran on ...

Children in Divorce will be O.K.

While divorce can be traumatic for children , researchers have actually found that only a relatively small percentage of the 1.5 million U.S. children in divorce situations every year experience serious problems either during the divorce , or later on, as adults. Divorce and Fear of Breaking the Family Apart Divorcing parents are, obviously, usually very concerned about the well-being of their ...

Louise S

I retained Ms. Marina Korol last July of 2013. Marina came highly recommended by a well respected lawyer in Los Angeles. I needed the best representation in my divorce case possible and from the day that I met Marina, I knew I had the best attorney in my corner. Marina is honest, straightforward, compassionate, and helps set you at ease, during the most stressful time of your life. She is beyond ...

Yana S

Divorce is never a pleasant experience. Having an attorney who will not only negotiate the best settlement on your behalf but support you mentally through such a difficult time in your life is critical. I was extremely happy with my divorce settlement working with Rozanna and Marina. I referred several of my friends in the last few years that had similar results. I would definitely recommend this ...

Divorce Rates Increasing

Citing US Census data and other federal sources of information about divorce , population experts had concluded that the divorce rate peaked in the late 1970s and had been on decline since then. But Sheela Kennedy and Steven Ruggles from the Minnesota Population Center at the University of Minnesota have recently published a report that challenges this. Their 2014 report in Demography has found ...

Divorce and Breaking the News to Your Children

One of the most difficult aspects of the entire divorce process is telling your children that you and your spouse will no longer be together. Get Divorce Advice Before you sit down to break the news, you and your spouse might want to meet with a counselor or therapist to discuss the best way to bring up the subject. You will want to base your approach on your children ’s ages and personalities. ...

Privacy and Divorce Proceedings

It may be tempting to use creative methods to discover information about your ex-partner when you are involved in divorce proceedings. You might feel compelled to peek at your former spouse’s e-mail or their Facebook . Some of this may be permissible, but others may have both federal and state criminal implications. It’s important to consult with an attorney about your right to information and ...

Divorce and Property Division

Property division during marriage can either be the most complex and costly part of a divorce, or the easiest, least costly portion. 3 Steps to Property Division in Divorce: Identify all property and debts – at the outset of the case both spouses will be required to list all assets and debts that they are aware of, as well as all the material facts and information that relate to those assets and ...

Requests to Move Away

When dealing with permanent child custody a parent needs to identify whether or not they are allowed to move their child with them before making a decision to relocate outside of the state. A standard provision in a permanent child custody and visitation order is that neither parent is permitted to change the residence of the child unless he or she has received written consent from the other ...

What is an Uncontested Divorce?

An uncontested divorce is where both parties agree to the terms of a marital settlement before the case is ever filed, thus allowing you and your spouse to avoid the litigation process. Why you Might Consider Uncontested Divorce Divorce litigation can be costly. Court fees, attorney fees, expert fees, and various other expenses can make divorce litigation costly. While there are some expenses to ...

More Common Terms for Family Law

Any legal proceeding can be confusing and intimidating to anyone not familiar with the process. Here are some common terms that might appear on court documents you file or receive from an opposing party in a family law case. Family Resolution Conference (FRC) A court sets a Family Resolution Conference in order to provide a judge with a timetable for the case. This was formerly known as a Case ...

Common Terms in Family Law

If you’re not familiar with legal proceedings, they can be both confusing as well as intimidating. To cut through this confusing, here are some common terms you might see on the court document you either file or receiving when involved in a family law case. Ex Parte Hearing An Ex Parte hearing is an emergency procedure that takes place outside of the court’s regular calendar schedule. The purpose ...

Divorce vs Legal Separation

Grounds are the Same Whether deciding to pursue a divorce or legal separation, the basis on which they will be granted is the same. In some locations dissolution or legal separation is only obtainable on the basis of “irreconcilable differences” or “incurable insanity”. In almost every case, divorce or legal separation is sought in accordance with “irreconcilable differences”. Family Code 2311 and ...