ATTORNEY SARAH T. SCHAFFER, CFLS, LL.M. Business Valuations in DIVORCE
In divorce, what happens to a business that is owned by one or both spouses? The value of the business is included in the marital estate and divided by [...]
ATTORNEY LESLIE RYLAND, CFLS Navigating Your Divorce
Was the legal profession an early choice when deciding upon a career? No. I was much more interested in pursuing a career in medicine … until I took [...]
ATTORNEY BROOKE A. HALLISEY, ESQ. Divorce Readiness Guide
What led you to choose family law within your profession? Going into law school, I thought I wanted to practice criminal defense. I am passionate about helping people through difficult [...]
Till Prenup Do Us Part?
Marriage is one of the oldest institutions in the world and perhaps still one of the most romanticized acts that modern-day human beings engage in. Yet, changing priorities in our [...]
Separating Finances in a Divorce
For many married couples, it’s common to have shared bank accounts where a spouse deposits his or her income and then use those accounts to pay household bills. But when [...]
What is Collaborative Divorce?
What is Collaborative Divorce? When most people think about divorce, they imagine an angry couple battling to the proverbial death. Movies like the classic War of the Roses or more [...]
Family Law Specialist – Attorney Sarah Schaffer
Serving 5-years on active duty as a U.S. Marine, having graduated with honors from Stanford University, and thereafter acquiring her law degree and an LL.M. degree in taxation at the University of San Diego, Schaffer is one of the very few attorneys to hold the distinction of a Certified Family Law Specialist.
Does the Time Since the Last Outburst Matter When Seeking a Restraining Order?
Often, when a client is considering a domestic violence restraining order (“DVRO”), he or she (usually she) wonders if it’s still possible to obtain a restraining order because the last [...]
Kids Holidays Schedule For Divorced Parents
During the holiday seasons many spouses who have split up begin the "fight" regarding who gets the kids, for how long and when. In California, if you have a court [...]
