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...
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. California law outlines how and when alimony...
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 divorcing parties according...
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 turn...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A divorcing couple who shares children may spend considerable time negotiating a custody settlement when they split up or may require court intervention to create their parenting plan. Shared custody arrangements are common, but they aren’t always even. Although California law does try...
As a parent of a child who is having trouble adjusting to the idea of a divorce, you want to do what is in their best interests. You and your spouse own multiple properties, and there is a potential that you could keep,...
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