Custody, support and property division are among the issues you must address in a divorce. Knowing about your finances and assets is an essential first step before you deal with these matters. Joint ownership Long-term marriages have more assets that are commingled...
Divorce is a highly stressful and emotional time for California couples no matter what. When you are divorcing a spouse with a mental illness, your situation becomes even more difficult. You’ve already lived with your mentally ill spouse, so you know how they react to...
As any parent in California can attest, raising a child comes with a price tag. The costs associated with caring for a child can be overwhelming at times, especially when a parent was used to having the other parent helping with the bills and caregiving. Whether it is...
Even after years and even decades of marriage, some couples can find themselves with marital problems. Maybe they grew apart, tension has broken the relationship or some other event caused the couple to believe that divorce is their best option. No matter the...
In addition to determining custody, support and property, you need to consider your financial future while undergoing divorce. Transitioning from two incomes and one set of expenses to one income and double costs requires planning. Finances Your post-divorce financial...
For successful Californians, getting a divorce and dealing with the litany of issues that accompany it can cause dramatic life changes. If they run a business or have a job with a fluctuating schedule, they likely adjusted their family time based on that. When they...
In Part II of this two-part series, we will continue to discuss some of the basics about California divorce laws. Part I covered some initial points, such as residency requirements, “no-fault” divorce and common information to include in initial filings. Continuing...
Understanding the basics about divorce laws in California can be crucial, even before you actually decide to go through with the legal process of ending a marriage. If you know what to expect before the case starts, the whole process can go quite a bit more smoothly....
Do you and your child’s other parent get along? If not, you might be in for a contentious child custody battle. While the focus in this dispute needs to be on your child’s best interests, there’s no guarantee that your child’s other parent will approach the matter in...
A contentious divorce can have a tremendous impact on your life. While it can certainly have severe financial ramifications, it can also threaten your reputation and negatively affect everything from your standing in the community to the way that you’re perceived at...