Galen Gentry Law Blog

A recent appellate court decision shows that if prenuptial agreements are properly prepared and executed the courts are likely to uphold them in the event of a dispute.  As long as the parties are represented by independent lawyers and the parties fully disclose their assets or offer to fully disclose their assets and allow the other party to inspect the relevant records of the assets then the courts will hold a prenuptial is valid.... Read More

Child support is critical to raising children; no parent of even average means should negotiate by themselves on the issue of child suppor if there spouse has retained an attorney.  Child support amounts can be modified by a court order after a motion even after the divorce is final.... Read More

Often people who have been married a short while think they might annul their marriage because they "don't want a divorce on their record."  But California is a "no fault" divorce state, which means you need not prove why you desire to end your marriage, you may simply cite irreconcilable differences.  In contrast to a divorce to obtain an annulment you must prove one or more key facts.... Read More

Asking these 15 questions about a divorce lawyer's experience, his or her accessibility to clients when they have substantive questions and his or her familiarity with the judges in your area and the costs and fees he expects you will incur will help you select the right attorney for you.  Don't be intimidated. If the attorney is a good one he or she will be happy to answer these questions.... Read More

Getting a divorce is a horrible experience.  And there is a tendency to avoid it or to  "leave it to the lawyer."  But, you can't delegate your divorce entirely to your divorce lawyer.  You have to stay informed. Particularly with respect to papers that are prepared on your behalf.  If you file a pleading that is inaccurate or states something false you will lose credibility with the court and once you have lost credibility it is hard to get it b... Read More

Prenuptial agreements in California have certain requirements to be valid.  The party giving up rights must be represented by an independent lawyer, there must be financial disclosure between the parties the prenuptial agreement must not be unconscionable, there must not be any coercion, and the parties must understand what they are signing.... Read More

The amount of child support can be increased or decreased by a motion to the court even after a divorce is completed.  The key to whether the court will modify the amount of child support is whether the party who desires the change can prove a change in circumstances that warrants it.... Read More

Business owners face special challenges in divorce.  The use of buy-sell agreements and prenuptial agreements can help minimize the disruption the divorce of a business owner can create for a business.... Read More