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...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Jul 15, 2026 | Family Law
A child support order is a legal obligation, not a suggestion. Yet many parents find themselves in a frustrating position when the other parent simply stops paying. Missed payments can create real hardship, making it harder to cover housing, food, medical care, and...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Jul 8, 2026 | Family Law
When a marriage reaches a difficult crossroads, ending it is not always the only option on the table. California recognizes both legal separation and divorce, and while the two processes share many similarities, they lead to very different outcomes. Understanding how...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Jun 23, 2026 | Family Law
Divorce mediation is often presented as an alternative to hiring attorneys — a friendlier, less adversarial path where a neutral third party helps a couple reach agreement on their own terms. And in many ways, that description is accurate. Mediation can be faster,...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Jun 18, 2026 | Family Law
When a California court issues a spousal support order, it reflects the financial realities of that moment in time. But life rarely stays the same. Jobs are lost, incomes rise, health conditions change, and new relationships begin. When circumstances shift...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Jun 11, 2026 | Family Law
Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements — contracts signed before a wedding that outline how assets and debts will be handled if the marriage ends. But fewer people know that couples who are already married have access to a similar tool: the postnuptial...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | May 21, 2026 | Family Law
Finalizing a divorce does not end the relationship between co-parents — it restructures it. For couples with children, the legal process is really just the beginning of a long-term arrangement that will require ongoing communication, flexibility, and cooperation. The...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | May 14, 2026 | Family Law
Deciding to file for divorce is one of the most significant legal steps a person can take. For many, the process feels overwhelming before it even begins — unfamiliar terminology, lengthy paperwork, and uncertainty about what comes next can make an already difficult...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | May 7, 2026 | Family Law
When couples think about dividing assets in a divorce, the focus often falls on property, savings, and retirement accounts. But debt division is just as important — and in many cases, far more complicated. California’s community property laws apply to...
by Law Office of Michael L. Fell | Apr 23, 2026 | Family Law
When you’re facing a divorce, custody dispute, or any other family law matter, who is in your corner matters enormously. At Law Office of Michael L. Fell, we want to take a moment to introduce — or reintroduce — the two Certified Family Law Specialists who are...
