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Northern California Family Law Blog

How long does a divorce process take in California?

Every state has its own laws, which set a framework for the minimum amount of time it takes to finalize a divorce, but the actual time it takes will likely be longer. In California, the statutory minimum time is six months. The actual...

Protecting Your Assets with a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement

What are prenup and postnup agreements? Prenuptial (“prenup”) and postnuptial (“postnup”) agreements are financial contracts that proactively delineate how marital property will be divided and what financial responsibilities will be assumed by each spouse in the event of divorce. The main difference between...

Starting Right: Entrepreneurs and Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements for entrepreneurs are financial contracts that many may have little knowledge about which is why we are going to cover the basics in this post. For some, prenuptial agreements (“prenups”) may have a negative connotation. They are financial contracts that may...

Medical Professionals and Divorce: Some Unique Challenges

Professional jobs often have unique burdens, and the medical profession is no exception. Stress from the nature of medical practice can often bleed into the personal life of such individuals. Midnight phone calls, abandoned dinner on the table, a hurried departure from a...

Job Loss in a Divorce

By Jim Hoover, Partner & Certified Family Law Specialist, Hoover Krepelka, LLP There’s already enough financial uncertainty in a divorce: but what happens when either you or your ex-spouse loses a job? Well, you blame the other spouse, of course! That unhelpful answer...

Do not forget about your life insurance when you divorce

Divorce involves several messy tasks. Attempting to sort out your life insurance is something that is commonly overlooked. When you are trying to divide assets and make sure your children are adjusting to the changes, trying to figure out what to do with...

3 ways counseling can help with a divorce

Many people go through a divorce. While some people can end their relationship and move on with their lives, you may not have that ease. When people struggle with major changes in their lives, such as divorce, they may seek therapy. There are...

Dissipation of marital assets can change a divorce’s outcome

Divorcing couples in California typically need to divide their property either by agreeing with one another or by going to court. In litigated property division matters, a judge will make all of those decisions by applying community property laws to your shared belongings...

Should you separate your children after divorcing?

It is sometimes the case that two siblings don’t get along or have a negative relationship. In other cases, there is a single child who needs one-on-one attention while the other is more independent. Age gaps, differences in medical conditions and other situations...

Important Considerations Before Buying a New Home After a Divorce

If you’ve experienced a recent divorce or separation and are in the process of coping, it’s common to have uncertainties when it comes to your living situation. It’s challenging to navigate the emotions, finances, and family considerations that accompany a divorce. Reasonably so,...