401K penalties, taxes and your divorce On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Aug 31, 2020 | Divorce | One type of asset many couples must share when getting a divorce is their retirement savings. When one spouse’s 401K account must be split with the other party, the account holder should understand the logistics surrounding […]
What is gaslighting? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized | Abuse can take on many forms within an intimate relationship. In addition to physical and psychological abuse, a person may also use manipulative tactics to control and undermine their spouse. This is known as gaslighting. Gaslighting can be difficult […]
How much time do kids need with each parent? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Jul 8, 2020 | Divorce | The law aims to ensure a child is able to develop meaningful relationships with both parents, which is a priority of the court when making or approving parenting plans in a divorce. Ideally, […]
Dividing assets from a long marriage takes an emotional toll
Dividing assets from a long marriage takes an emotional toll On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Jul 23, 2020 | Property Division | You met when you were both attending UC San Diego, married in the 1980s and started your respective careers in engineering and medicine. Now you have made the emotional decision to […]
The hidden role men play in intimate partner violence
The hidden role men play in intimate partner violence On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Jun 24, 2020 | Uncategorized | Most domestic violence cases involve men as perpetrators and women as victims. However, there are also many instances of domestic violence where men become the victim. CNN reports that men often do not […]
If I claim abuse, will I lose my children? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Jun 8, 2020 | Divorce | The majority of custody cases in California end with joint custody. The reason why this is such a common custody situation is that the court will do what is in the best interest […]
How do courts determine spousal support? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | May 5, 2020 | Divorce | Depending on your divorce situation in California, spousal support may require you or your ex to contribute a designated amount of money each month for alimony payments. Regardless of which end of the negotiations you are […]
Can you modify spousal support? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | May 22, 2020 | Divorce | When California residents divorce, there are several matters to tend to. For example, you must decide how to handle matters of spousal support. In most cases, the person making the most must make payments to their ex-partner. […]
Is it possible to lower your child support payments?
Is it possible to lower your child support payments? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | May 26, 2020 | Firm News | Raising a child is often an expensive endeavor. After all, not only must you fund everyday expenses, but you likely must also cover educational, extracurricular, medical and other costs. However, if you […]
How wealth relates to divorce risk, amicability On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Apr 11, 2020 | Divorce | Wealth and Divorce The root cause of many divorces is financial problems. People who are wealthy may have different issues with money, but that does not mean that they have none at all. As a […]