Few things are as unsettling as sharing a living space with a person with whom you have fallen out of love. If your marriage is bound for divorce but is still living under the same roof with your soon-to-be ex, the best-case scenario is that it is awkward and...
Michelle Hoover
Should your pets go with your kids in a divorce?
When you’re going through a divorce, one of the main questions to ask is who will have custody of your children. You and your spouse are both well-off, so you’re both equally able to provide for your children. You agree that they should share time in each home and...
How to protect your business from divorce
Far too often, couples fail to plan for what will happen in the event of a divorce. There are a number of reasons for this, but taking proactive measures to protect your own interests is often viewed in a negative light. An impression may be formed that if you try to...
What are the different types of spousal support in California?
During the divorce process, couples can work through contentious issues like property division, child custody and child support without the need to involve the court. However, most divorcing couples require court intervention when discussing spousal support....
How can I tell if my spouse is hiding marital assets?
When dividing property during divorce, a couple is required by California law to fully disclose all their properties and assets. California is a community property state, meaning that upon full disclosure, the marital property must be split evenly between the...
How do I help my teenage children cope with divorce?
Divorce can be difficult for the whole family. It can be especially tough on children when parents decide to use them as weapons. Specifically, divorce can have a serious impact on teenagers. Since teenagers are more independent than younger kids, parents sometimes...
More money could mean more to lose in a divorce
Sometimes, having more money does mean that you could have more to lose in a divorce. However, in California, there are laws requiring an equal division of community property. Any money in your accounts should be divided equally unless you and your spouse determine a...
How California domestic violence restraining orders work
As someone preparing to break free or has recently liberated yourself from a person who has long been subjecting you to domestic violence, you may wonder how you can ensure that the perpetrator never threatens or hurts you again. One of the first stepping stones to...
Why you should avoid excessive spending during divorce
Spending money during divorce is inevitable. It will take months to resolve everything, and you have a mortgage to pay, food to buy and transportation needs. Sure, you have to divide your assets with your spouse, but the Court can't fault you for spending some of that...
Can you ask for visitation rights as a stepparent?
You don't have to have a biological connection with a child for them to be a very important person in your life. You may love your stepchild as though they were your own. You may have been present in their life for years and think of them as one of the most important...