Under California Family Code § 2320, a judgment for dissolution of marriage can be entered only if one of the parties to the marriage has been a resident of California for at least six months, and of the county in which the divorce is filed for the three months preceding the filing of the petition.

Pets have traditionally been recognized as property in a divorce and like all other personal and financial assets awarded to one spouse or the other as their property in a divorce. Previously, California law generally required that courts divide all “community property” – property acquired during the marriage, including companion animals – equally between the disputing parties.

Tensions can run high in matters of divorce and child custody. The court wants to reduce conflict as much as possible and promote a good relationship between the parents for the benefit of their child.

Generally, military pay which is: basic pay, special and incentive pay, and bonuses are taxable. However, certain forms of military compensation are tax exempt. 

Property division in California divorce or legal separation can be complicated—especially when one spouse invested their separate money into a community asset.  

With her extensive experience in family law and civil cases, Elena Smolina will be a valuable asset to our clients and a key contributor to our continued growth and success.

The chances of a real property buyout in divorce cases has become less possible now than it has since the market crash of 2008, thanks to interest rate hikes coupled with high home values.

At Livingstone Law, APC, we understand that going through a divorce can often be an emotionally challenging and complex process. Our team is dedicated to assisting clients to navigate this…

Temporary spousal support is an order for support which is issued by the court upon the motion of a party. A litigant asking for support will be required to provide the court with an Income and Expense Declaration.

Use of surveillance, electronics, and other means of destroying your peace of mind can be deemed domestic violence under California's Domestic Violence Prevention Act.

The average cost of legal fees for a divorce is around $17,500 for a divorcing spouse with no children and around $26,000 for a divorcing spouse with kids.