Are you wondering how to protect yourself from the debts of a spouse. There are many ways debt can be quickly accumulated. One of the first issues to address is perhaps student loans. It is not uncommon for each of the parties to have student loans as they approach a marriage. If the amount of each is relatively equal it…
Prenuptial
How Enforceable are Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and Postnuptial agreements are a good strategy to protect assets and establish reasonable agreements in the event a marriage ends in divorce. The principal reason to have a prenuptial agreement is to protect established intellectual property, a business or substantial wealth when contemplating a marriage. Any asset which is owned or acquired before the date of the marriage is…
Does Spousal Support End if Your Former Spouse Remarries in San Diego?
Does spousal support end if your former spouse remarries? Here in San Diego and across California spousal support is ordered to level the financial playing field between the parties during and after a divorce. Spousal support no longer provides the tax benefits it used to and is a substantial hit to any budget. Have you learned your former spouse is…
Prenuptial Agreements are a Valuable Legal Tool
Prenuptial agreements are a valuable legal tool for protecting assets, intellectual property and existing financial interests prior to entering into a marriage. This is especially true for people who own their own business or are part of a professional practice. Prenuptial agreements have gotten a bad reputation over the years. TV, movies and other dramas falsely portray them as manipulative…
We are planning a June wedding on the beach in Carlsbad. How do we increase the chances of surviving the high divorce rate in California?
The best divorce attorney knows that divorce continues to be prevalent and that conflict over money frequently contributes to ‘irreconcilable differences’. Couples should openly communicate all things related to money. Honestly disclosing all income, all expenses, all assets and all debts is a good start. Talk about taxes, health, insurance, anticipated repairs and maintenance so you can create a joint…