Vista Family Law Blog

Many California couples who are planning on getting married might feel that having a prenuptial agreement is not necessary because they don't have a significant amount of assets. However, such an agreement is not designed solely for those who are wealthy or famous. In...

California parents who are going through a divorce may need to create a parenting plan that includes a schedule for when their children will spend time with each of them. Courts often encourage parents to work toward roughly a 50-50 schedule, and some parents may...

In a California divorce, many issues will come to the forefront, such as spousal support, child support, property division and more. People may forget about one of the key factors in a case: what led to the end of a marriage in the first place. Understanding who...

Divorce in California can be difficult. This is especially true when there are children involved. The best interests of the child should be paramount, but this can be complicated when the parents disagree about co-parenting. Child custody and visitation frequently...

Postnuptial agreements allow married couples to decide for themselves how their assets should be divided in the event of a divorce. These documents have always been popular in western states like California where strict community property laws give judges very little...

For many California couples, January may be a time for new beginnings and new divorces. For a number of reasons, divorce attorneys and even Google searches back up the claim that the new year brings with it an increased number of divorce filings across the country....

Spouses who are going through a divorce in California may want to do so with the help of a mediator. Mediation can be an effective way for individuals to express their needs in a timely and safe manner. Typically, it is a less expensive option than settling a divorce...

While both women and men in California may face challenges after a divorce related to finances and children, these challenges are more common for women. Women have three times the poverty rate that men do after a divorce and tend to suffer a loss in income while men's...

Child custody decisions in California and around the country are made based on the best interests of the child. There was a time when following this doctrine usually led to mothers being awarded primary custody. However, shared custody and co-parenting arrangements...

There are many issues that must be navigated in a California divorce. One of the most common sources of disputes is determining what will become of the marital home. Understanding the complexities and addressing them can avoid conflict and help craft a...