Your marriage has come to an end. Your differences are too great and no matter how hard you try it’s not going to work. The last few months have been hard. You’re each scared about the future, money, and what it will do to the [...]
Professional training and experience is important, but there are other important considerations. […]
You don’t know what to do. You have finally decided to take the step to separate your family into two households. Or perhaps your spouse has told you the marriage is over. Either way, it means divorce. You don’t want a big fight, or to [...]
Most married couples with an estate plan name each other to receive most or all their property upon their death. They also usually name the other to be their health care agent, and agent with power of attorney for financial matters. If this is your [...]
The phrase “in these difficult times” has become a cliché in the months since the Coronavirus or COVID-19 virus changed the world. So much has been put on hold – even the courts have been closed and you may have assumed you won’t be able [...]
Note: Many family law mediators and collaborative professionals, including this office, are continuing to work remotely with parents during the shutdown, helping families adapt to this new reality. Please call or contact our office if we can be of service. Here is some advice based [...]
When couples divorce, discussions about dividing the family’s assets can get heated, causing stress and anxiety. At De Falla Law & Mediation, our job is to help the couple have a respectful discussion, keeping both of people’s interests in mind. The goal? A property division [...]
The research is crystal clear — children of divorce fare much better when parents are able to protect them from the adults’ conflict. They do this by making a conscious choice to prioritize their children’s interests, control their urge to fight, and work as a team. This [...]
The new tax law has far reaching ramifications. Here are a few of the main ones that will impact divorcing couples. Spousal Support The tax treatment of California’s version of alimony, which we call Spousal Support, is changing dramatically. Right now, the spouse paying the [...]
Surprisingly, whether you need a Living Trust does not depend on your net worth, but rather on your family structure, the kind of assets you have, who your beneficiaries are, and your goals for them. A Living Trust will give you maximum flexibility, control and [...]
