San Diego Family Law Blog
Understanding how marital property is divided in California
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law posted in property division on Friday, December 21, 2018. If you are embarking on a California divorce, it is important that you understand the state-specific laws in place. These laws can have a far-reaching impact on...
What is a ballpark timeline of a California divorce?
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law posted in divorce on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Before getting started, it is important to make sure you understand that divorce can come in all sizes, shapes and degrees of difficulty. What may have helped some couples...
What factors can affect decisions about child custody?
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law posted in child custody on Thursday, December 6, 2018. You probably already know this, but divorce can bring out many negative qualities in all involved parties. The intense emotions that typically accompany child custody...
When do you qualify for spousal support in California?
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. A divorce is a financially stressful time for many people. You go from a dual income to a single income, and you may worry how you will pay the bills. If you earn significantly less than your...
Use these tips to handle a divorce during Christmas
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law posted in divorce on Friday, November 30, 2018. Christmas is kind of an odd time of the year. When things are going well in your life, it is a time of great joy. However, when your personal life feels out of control the...
How to make child custody exchanges comfortable for everyone
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law posted in child custody on Friday, November 23, 2018. Child custody exchanges can be incredibly uncomfortable for parents and children alike. If you and the other parent cannot have a simple conversation without arguing...
Protect your finances immediately upon divorce
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law posted in property division on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. One of the things that is divided during a divorce is a shared bank account. If you're ready to divorce, one of the things you may want to do is to move your...
What's different about a military divorce?
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law posted in military divorce on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. If you are the spouse of a person in the military, then it is important that you know how a divorce works in the military. It's fairly similar to how divorces are...
What happens to alimony when you get married?
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law posted in family law on Friday, November 2, 2018. Alimony is generally a part of a divorce agreement. This amount of money may be paid for a time in support of a lesser-earning spouse or as a sort of compensation for the...
Will my military status affect whether I get custody?
On behalf of William H. Sams, Attorney at Law on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. New parenting trends, such as “bird-nesting,” minimize the change a child must go through after a divorce. For parents serving in the military, residency can change at a moment’s notice. If...