Many couples in California take a straightforward approach to marriage and property ownership: what’s yours is yours, what’s mine is mine—or it all becomes “ours.”
When legal issues strike close to home, emotions often run high. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, facing a divorce, or adjusting to new parenting responsibilities,
When two people decide to get married, they do so with the hope of building a future together filled with love, security, and shared goals.
Many people are familiar with the idea of a prenuptial agreement: a legal contract created before marriage that defines how assets and financial matters will
For many couples preparing for marriage, discussing a prenuptial agreement can feel like an awkward step, one that seems to cast doubt on the relationship’s
A litigated divorce can be very protracted. Besides, the process can be both emotionally and financially taxing. This, perhaps, explains why more and more divorcing
Many people assume that divorce means that they’re going to have to sell their house. This can be hard for some people, as they may
Whether you’re divorcing when your child is still a toddler or they’re in high school, you don’t want the end of your marriage to interfere
It is common for people to make sacrifices for their primary romantic relationships. One of the reasons that marriage is such an important institution is
As more people wait until they’ve lived on their own for a time and established themselves in a career before getting married, it’s more common
Divorce can be sudden and unexpected for many people. How you and your children live may change drastically after divorce – and it may be
Marriage involves compromise. You may decide to be a stay-at-home mum or dad to care for the children while the other spouse provides for the
At our law firm of Goforth Family Law & Mediation, we help our San Diego neighbors at every stage of the family relationship, from setting forth premarital agreements to overseeing divorce mediation. We take a compassionate approach to these many milestones, understanding no two couple or family situations are the same.
