Divorcing couples in California who have accumulated significant wealth should prepare for a process that includes significant challenges. While they will need to solve the same divorce issues that most couples face, the process itself can be much more complex....
When you and your spouse in California decide to divorce, one of the biggest questions involves what you should do with your family home. Most couples buy a home after they marry, but that property frequently ends up as the first item on the chopping block after a...
The number of couples that are signing prenups is growing. However, many people are still afraid of what they could mean. There are misconceptions that couples who sign prenuptial agreements will eventually head for divorce, or that only rich and famous people need...
Asset division is a crucial aspect during divorce proceedings in California. The state follows the principle of community property, which means that all assets acquired during marriage are joint property, subject to equal division between the spouses. This includes...
After a divorce in California, a family experiences many life changes. One might be moving away from where the child has been living. If both parents agree with the move and work out a visitation schedule that works for them, then the process is easy. However, if the...
Everybody hopes to find a soulmate with whom they can live forever, but the sad reality is that almost half of all Americans get it wrong. It even gets worse with subsequent marriages. The best a person can do is to protect their assets in California so they can have...
Spending the same amount of time with both parents is the most recommended custody arrangement for children in California. This allows children to develop a relationship with each parent, benefiting the child's mental, emotional and overall well-being. However, joint...
In California, lawmakers are looking out for the welfare of LGBTQ+ children by passing a bill that considers whether a divorced parent affirms their child’s gender identity as a part of the legal custody decision. The bill aims to protect children of divorced parents...
Divorce is not easy, even in the best of circumstances. It is a highly emotional and stressful process that can take a toll on both parties involved. To add an uncooperative spouse to the mix can make things even more challenging. However, it is not impossible to go...
Alimony payments are sometimes ordered by the court when a couple gets divorced. They are also sometimes negotiated in an uncontested divorce proceeding by a couple that settles its differences out of court. These are also called spousal support payments in...