What you need to know about prenups

January 28, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver 
 Anyone who is about to say “I do” has probably heard, “With divorce rates so high, you need to protect yourself with a prenup.” But do you really need one? Today’s story began with a call from my client, Reggie, whose son Jake —...

Who keeps Fido?

January 29, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver “One of the saddest parts of a divorce is a question,” Seal Beach family law specialist, attorney Glen Rabenn says. “Who keeps the family’s pet? It is often a deeply emotional aspect of a divorce, and difficult to reach compromise...

Weaponized divorce

August 7, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, several years ago you wrote a story about a family going through a divorce where the mother and her lawyer did all they could to destroy the children’s relationship with their father. I kept it, fearful that something...

What not to do if a divorce is in your future

July 31, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver  “Darling, Just Sign These Papers.” “We plan on filing for divorce soon,” “Benny’s” email stated. “There are some papers my wife, “Laura” wants me to sign. Could you tell me what they are all about?” “She is financially irresponsible....