Family Law

Summary: In California, most assets acquired during a marriage are split 50/50, while property owned before the marriage or received as a gift typically remains separate. When property is mixed, like using shared funds on a separate asset, the court may step in to...

Summary: The K-1 visa lets a U.S. citizen bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the U.S. with the condition that they marry within 90 days of arrival. It doesn't grant permanent residency or work rights by default—those come later through adjustment of status. Proper...

When families are trying to reunite across borders, one of the biggest worries is whether children will be left behind. If you're engaged to a U.S. citizen and planning to move on a K-1 visa, your child may also be able to join you. The K-2 visa exists so you don’t...

For many naturalized U.S. citizens, reuniting with family is a quiet, steady hope that shapes how they plan their lives. Immigration law makes some of that possible, but not all at the same pace. Sponsoring parents or siblings can open doors, but those doors don’t...

Divorce can make you feel like your future just cracked open at the seams. You’re trying to hold your life together while fielding paperwork, financial questions, and family fallout. When everything becomes uncertain, preparation can give you solid ground. It won’t...

The word “agreement” can sound cold in the context of marriage, but these agreements aren’t a representation of doubt. Not everyone enters a marriage with the same financial history, the same debts, or the same goals. A marital agreement can protect what matters and...

Family relationships can be complicated, especially after a divorce or separation. For grandparents, this can mean suddenly losing time with their grandchildren. California law recognizes that in certain situations, maintaining that bond is in the child’s best...

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, parents can’t care for their child—whether for a few weeks or indefinitely. When that happens, a guardianship ensures a responsible adult can step in and make legal decisions for the child. However, not all guardianships...

A custody agreement shapes so much of your relationship with your children. If the current arrangement limits the time you can spend with them, it can leave you feeling stuck. But custody orders aren’t permanent. If the agreement no longer works for your family, there...

Marriage is a partnership built on love, trust, and mutual support. Even if things are going well for now, no partnership thrives without a foundation of clear expectations, especially when it comes to finances. That’s when a postnuptial agreement can come in. A...