by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Oct 27, 2026 | Family Law
The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of year for separated and divorced parents. Without a clear plan, questions about who gets Thanksgiving, how winter break is divided, and whether a child can travel out of state can quickly lead to conflict. A...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Oct 21, 2026 | Family Law
A California divorce can take many months to finalize, but bills, parenting schedules, and housing decisions can’t wait that long. Temporary orders fill that gap. They are court orders that set the rules for custody, support, and property while the divorce is pending....
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Oct 16, 2026 | Family Law
In a California divorce, the date of separation is the point at which the marriage ended in a legal sense. It determines when community property stops building, which debts belong to whom, and how long the marriage lasted for spousal support purposes. Because so much...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Sep 23, 2026 | Family Law
An uncontested divorce is one where both spouses agree on every major issue, including property division, support, and child custody. For Aliso Viejo couples, it can be a faster, less costly, and less stressful way to end a marriage. At Law Office of Michael L. Fell,...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Sep 16, 2026 | Family Law
Remarriage often comes with a more established financial picture than a first marriage. You may own a home, run a business, hold retirement accounts, or want to provide for children from a previous relationship. A prenuptial agreement can help you protect these...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Sep 9, 2026 | Family Law
Gray divorce refers to couples who end their marriage later in life, typically after age 50. When a marriage has lasted decades, the legal and financial stakes are different from those of a divorce early in life. Retirement timelines, long-held property, health...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Aug 27, 2026 | Family Law
California is a community property state, meaning most assets and debts acquired during marriage are subject to equal division upon divorce. Unfortunately, some spouses attempt to shield assets from this process, hoping to keep more than their fair share. Whether...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Aug 20, 2026 | Family Law
Family relationships don’t end when parents separate, divorce, or face other life changes, but grandparents can sometimes find themselves cut off from grandchildren they’ve helped raise or maintained close bonds with. California law recognizes that...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Aug 13, 2026 | Family Law
Ending a marriage in California doesn’t always mean filing for divorce. In certain circumstances, an annulment may be the more accurate legal path, treating the marriage as if it never legally existed. Understanding the difference between these two processes,...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Jul 22, 2026 | Family Law
A business is often one of the most valuable and complicated assets a couple owns. When a marriage ends, dividing that business raises questions that go far beyond splitting a bank account. Whether you built the company yourself or your spouse did, understanding how...
