If you’re paying alimony to your former spouse, you know the financial challenges that those payments can bring. Although a change in circumstances may justify a modification in a support amount to be paid, you’ll need to be able to prove to a court why it should...
California residents may want to create some distance between themselves and their ex-spouse after a divorce. They may receive a new job offer that requires them to move away. There are many reasons that people may want to relocate after a divorce, but if they have...
In the event of divorce, a big part of the ensuing discussion is about property division. Most states follow an equitable distribution theory so that marital property is fairly divided according to state-provided guidelines. However, California follows a community...
Every divorce started with a marriage. Even in happy relationships, spouses can take steps to protect their finances if they ever divorce. Records Taking these measures during your marriage can help protect your interests during property division proceedings and...
For high-net-worth couples, it can be a complicated question on whether or not to divorce. However, just like any other couple, you too must do what is right for you. And, just like any other couple, there are signs that you should be looking for an exit. Bright red...
If your spouse had an affair, you likely do not want to pay them alimony nor do you think you should have to. Still, infidelity does not automatically negate any chance of alimony. This is because adultery is generally not a factor considered when awarding alimony....
Some married couples in Carlsbad open a joint bank account and share finances the moment they say, “I do.” Other couples choose to keep things more separate, maintaining separate bank accounts and deciding who will pay which bills. There is no right way to handle...
As a business owner, you view your business as your baby. You put a lot of work into making it a success and you plan on operating it for years to come. Still, your business is considered an asset. If you divorce in California, your assets will be divided between your...
Since real estate is so valuable in California, one of the most important questions in many California divorces is how to divide the family home. This topic can lead to many tricky issues. In some cases, one party wants to defer the sale of the marital home to a later...
Custody and visitation are among the most difficult issues in a divorce. Parents must consider California law, the best interests of the child and what constitutes a reasonable arrangement. Mediation and negotiation Typically, a judge will issue a temporary child...