• posted: Feb. 29, 2024
• Albert Lavezzo
• Family Law,  Divorce
• Divorce,  child custody attorney,  birdnesting

Divorce brings a myriad of challenges, especially when children are involved. California parents exploring custody arrangements may come across the innovative concept of birdnesting. In this arrangement, the marital home Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2023
• Albert Lavezzo
• Family Law,  Divorce
• premarital agreement,  prenup,  inheritance rights,  debt division

Prenuptial agreements are sometimes perceived as cold, calculating contracts that undermine the very essence of marriage and commitment. However, these agreements can serve as a valuable tool, not just for Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2023
• Albert Lavezzo
• Family Law,  Divorce
• alimony,  10 years,  standard of living

Alimony consists of monthly payments designed to provide financial support after a divorce for a spouse with an established need. However, alimony is not a lifelong entitlement. In California, judges Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2023
• Albert Lavezzo
• Family Law,  Divorce
• community property,  separate property,  pension plans,  retirement accounts

One of the most important aspects of divorce is property division. Spouses have joint rights to certain assets as well as joint responsibility for certain debts. As such, marital assets Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2023
• Albert Lavezzo
• Family Law,  Divorce
• child custody,  visitation,  poor parenting

California courts generally favor shared child custody arrangements after a divorce, since children tend to benefit from a continuing relationship with both parents. However, an award of custody must be Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 2022
• Albert Lavezzo
• Family Law,  Divorce
• retirement plans,  divorce,  qualified domestic relations order

Dividing retirement benefits in a California divorce can be complex. Under state law, retirement assets accumulated during the course of the marriage are considered community property and subject to distribution Read More