For business owners going through a divorce in California, the process involves a layer of complexity that most people never have to deal with. A community business, one that was built or grown during the marriage, is generally treated as marital property subject to...
Many couples in Orange County might rely on medical assistance for growing their families. Older couples, spouses experiencing fertility challenges and same-sex couples are among those who might rely on in vitro fertilization (IVF) or even surrogacy to expand their...
California’s community property laws divide marital assets equally. Still, not everything you own automatically goes into that pot, and knowing how to protect what is genuinely yours can make an enormous difference in your financial future. The key is understanding the distinction between separate and community property before a dispute arises, not after.
Going through a divorce is one of the most significant life transitions a person can face. For residents of Orange County and throughout California, understanding what the divorce process actually involves can make a difficult time far more manageable. From the...
Custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged situations a parent can face. The decisions you make, and the mistakes you make, during this process can have a direct impact on the outcome of your case and on your relationship with your children for years to...
Divorce is one of the most significant legal and personal transitions you will ever face. The decisions you make from the very beginning can shape the outcome of your case, your financial future, and your relationship with your children for years to come. At Maggio...
When a marriage ends because of infidelity, it is natural to want the legal process to reflect the pain and betrayal you have experienced. For many people, that means hoping the divorce court will factor in a spouse's cheating when calculating spousal support or child...
Finding out that your spouse has been unfaithful is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. For many people, the immediate reaction is to believe that a spouse who cheated should be penalized through the divorce process, whether through losing...
California does not use a single formula to calculate spousal support in most divorce cases, and that surprises a lot of people. While temporary support during the divorce process often follows a guideline calculation, long-term support is highly discretionary and...
One of the most difficult decisions in any divorce is knowing when to keep fighting and when to accept a compromise. High-conflict cases are emotionally charged, and it can be tempting to dig in on every issue out of principle or frustration. But the reality is that...