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...
Going through a divorce is difficult under any circumstances, but when false accusations and emotional exhaustion are added to the equation, the process can feel overwhelming. High-conflict divorces often involve one spouse making exaggerated or entirely fabricated...
Not every divorce is created equal. While some couples are able to work through the process with relative cooperation, others find themselves in situations where conflict dominates every interaction. A high-conflict divorce can be emotionally draining, financially...
Divorce is complicated enough on its own, but when a business is involved, the process takes on an entirely different level of complexity. If you and your spouse own a community business, meaning a business that was started or acquired during the marriage, there are...
Going through a divorce is rarely simple, but choosing mediation as a path toward resolution can make the process significantly smoother for both parties. Mediation offers a collaborative approach where you and your spouse work with a neutral mediator to reach...
If you built a business during your marriage, you may be facing the unsettling reality that your spouse could be entitled to half its value in a divorce. California's community property laws treat business assets like any other marital property, which means your...