Morrison Mediation

05/25/2026

Proportional sharing of child support add-ons:

California law concerning child support-addons now calls for them to be shared between the parents in proportion to their net monthly incomes

04/18/2026

When determining the value of an asset such as a house or retirement account in a California divorce, it's important to consider possible embedded taxation and other costs in the asset.

03/12/2026

Here's a basic explanation of the FL-700 court form you need to use if you want to file a joint petition for divorce or Legal Separation in California.

Here is an explanation of the FL-700 court form you need to use if you want to file a joint petition for a California divorce

02/05/2026

There's a new law in California that allows couples to file a joint petition for divorce or legal separation:

As of 1/1/26, a new law allows divorcing couples in California to file a joint petition for their divorce or legal separation.

01/01/2026

Options for a penalty-free withdrawal from a 401k in a California divorce

Sometimes as a result of divorce, a spouse considers a 401 withdrawal. Here are the ways to make a penalty-free 401k withdrawal.

11/25/2025

If a mortgage or refinancing is involved in your divorce, the services of a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP) might be of value.

How a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP) might be able to provide some value to you in your divorce

10/21/2025

How can you avoid the early withdrawal penalty when taking money out of a traditional IRA?

Withdrawing money from a traditional IRA before you are 59 1/2 normally incurs a 10% penalty. How to avoid the early withdrawal penalty?

09/16/2025

One of the services I offer is that of a divorce consultant.

When going through a divorce it could be useful to have an assistant who thoroughly understands the territory: a divorce consultant

08/12/2025

What's the "Rule of 65" in a California divorce and how does it apply to spousal support?

The "rule of 65" may be applied when determining the duration of spousal support for older couples getting a California divorce

07/02/2025

Are Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) involved in your divorce? Here's what you need to know.

When there are RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) involved in a divorce, they can be complicated. Here's what you need to know.

05/26/2025

What is the signficance of the "date of separation" in a California divorce?

When you get a divorce, you have to specify a date of separation. What is the meaning and significance of the date of separation?