One question clients will often ask is, “Can I speed up my divorce?” The answer to that question is a cautious yes. If you are prepared emotionally and with the documentation you need and can quickly agree with your spouse on the resolution of important issues, the...
Getting divorced is stressful, even if you have accepted the reality that your marriage is ending. A long, drawn-out divorce is expensive and time-consuming. It can keep you from moving on with your life as you try to close that chapter. On the other hand, you should...
During a divorce, the house is the most common (and generally the largest) asset that the divorcing parties need to address. This is especially true if the home is owned by both parties. (both spouses/partners are listed as an owner on the home's deed/loan). As a...
One of the first things that couples considering divorce want to know is how much the process will cost. The answer depends on your level of conflict and the type of divorce process used. Choosing mediation or collaborative divorce can help to reduce conflict while...
Getting engaged is an exciting and romantic time in a couple’s life. Talking about a prenuptial agreement while you are still basking in the glow of the commitment you have made to each other, however, can seem unromantic. Nonetheless, it is highly recommended to keep...
Lisa Murray, Bay Area family law attorney, talks about California community and separate property in divorce including stock options, RSUs, pension plans, the business, the home, debt and the wedding ring... Click here to watch video
Unmarried parents can sometimes have legal complications when they decide to separate. Unlike their married counterparts, unwed fathers, for example, are not automatically presumed to be the biological parents of their children, even if they are listed on the birth...
Do I have to go to court? In my 30 years of being a divorce lawyer, no one has ever come to my office for a consultation and asked: "When can I go to court?" In fact, usually, clients ask "Do I have to go to court?" The answer to that question is...
