Using an expert witness in divorce
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Every divorce is as unique as the people involved. Some will be business-like with few areas of disagreement, while others will...
Confidentiality of mediation; an alternative to tradition
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Friday, March 8, 2019. Mediation is an increasingly popular format for couples who wish to file for divorce. There are several benefits that stem...
Clues that a spouse may be hiding money
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Thursday, February 28, 2019. It is commonplace for one spouse to handle the family's finances, but with tax season upon us it does not...
Divorce and the digital footprint
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Monday, February 11, 2019. Social media is now part of the fabric of how we engage and interact with others. Regardless of how one...
Prenuptial agreements can make sense for students
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Friday, February 1, 2019. It is common knowledge that couples usually wait longer these days before getting married. Some will even be in a long-term...
Filing for divorce using mediation
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Mediation is notable for being an alternative form of dispute resolution. It is a form of collaborative law that usually avoids...
Sometimes Legal Separation is the Best Option
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Friday, January 11, 2019. Separation may be the best option for some couples. It can be a major step towards divorce, it can be an...
ATROS protect assets during divorce
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Monday, December 17, 2018. Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROS) consist of orders that go into effect automatically upon the issuance of a summons in conjunction...
Divorce and drug testing
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Alcohol and drug use have long been a source of conflict for couples getting divorced, perhaps even more so today with...
California has new confidentiality laws for mediation
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in divorce on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Governor Jerry Brown recently signed SB 954. While it does not take effect until January 1, 2019, this law requires lawyers...