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...
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...
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...
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...
The division of marital property and debts is often a key consideration in a California divorce. Married couples may have hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in shared property that they have to share. As a community property state, California generally requires...
As part of high-conflict custody cases in California, judges will usually question children about their lives with their parents. While this might make parents and children weary, these interviews help judges form an opinion about the children’s lives and their...
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...
California courts consult the state's child support guideline to make decisions on child support. It's possible for both parents to have to pay child support in California. This money is to cover the costs of childcare, including travel and visitation expenses, food,...
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...
California parents who are attempting to work out their child custody issues have the option of using mediation to reach an agreement. While mediation might not work for all families, for many, it is an option that can provide several important benefits. How does...