Those in struggling marriages often hope that they can work through their issues given enough time. Someone hoping to make their marriage work may feel disappointed, anxious and possibly a bit betrayed when their spouse serves them with paperwork for a pending...
Divorce
Gray divorces and Social Security benefits
Gray divorce refers to when older couples decide to end their marriages. As California is a community property state, all assets inside of the marital estate are typically divided in a 50/50 manner. In addition, you may be able to use your former spouse's work record...
Dealing with artwork in a divorce
Over time, married couples in California adorn their home with art. What starts as a painting or two can quickly turn into rooms or an entire home full of artwork. One occasion when a marital art collection can be stressful is when divorce looms. Gather evidence about...
Why you should consider a prenup before your second marriage
Second and later marriages have a high chance of ending in divorce. California couples who are entering second or subsequent marriages in should consider drafting and signing a prenup agreement. The benefits of a prenup, especially for these types of couples, are many...
How to identify quiet quitting in a marriage
You may have read about the concept of "quiet quitting" when it comes to jobs, but this is an approach some people may take to their marriage as well. One or both spouses in a California relationship might disengage from the relationship when they begin to feel it is...
Are you considering divorce?
Thousands of couples in California make the difficult decision to file for divorce each year. And in many of these cases, those couples are making the right decision, as certain marriages simply aren't functional anymore. However, divorce is a weighty decision with...
Signs that you might be headed for a divorce
Divorce is never easy, but when it comes as a shock, you may be unprepared both emotionally and financially. The truth is that divorce rarely comes entirely out of nowhere, but it is not uncommon for one California spouse to fail to recognize the signs that the...
Navigating mental health issues in divorce
Every year in California, thousands of couples file for divorce. Although most of those cases are uncontested, ending a relationship is always stressful. If one of the spouses has been diagnosed with a mental illness, it adds to the challenge of ending a marriage. How...
Looking at divorce frankly: positives and negatives
The decision to end a California marriage is not easy, even when both parties agree it is necessary. If the couple has children affected by the break-up, the situation might be even more difficult. However, if you find yourself seeking a divorce , you should know that...
How holidays and other special events may affect divorce filings
People may choose to divorce at any point in their lives. Some people discover a few months into a new marriage that their spouse lied about something important. Others may remain married for decades only to grow apart. The family courts hear divorce cases throughout...