The terms of a divorce settlement will have an immediate impact on someone's financial circumstances. They may lose control over certain property and have to assume specific financial obligations. Under California's community property rules, almost everything from...
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How do the California family courts divide marital property?
Deciding to divorce often involves relinquishing some degree of control over your personal circumstances. Unless you have a very carefully planned contract with your spouse, there may be numerous matters up for negotiation in your divorce. If the two of you don't find...
How do you financially prepare for a divorce?
Divorce is, without a doubt, an expensive prospect. Median costs in the United States for a divorce is around $7,000 – and the average is somewhere between $15,000 and $20,000. Many of the divorce expenses are actually related to things you may not be thinking about...
When can you seek a custody modification in California?
When a family law judge in California issues a custody order, both parents must do their best to abide by that order. The document will outline how they divide parenting time and also how they will share decision-making authority for their children. Parents should...
Tips for identifying a toxic marriage
Not all marriages are meant to last forever. While no one gets married with the intention of later getting divorced, hundreds of thousands of people get divorced every year. One reason for a divorce is to end a toxic marriage, but not all spouses are able to recognize...
Treat yourself… to a divorce
It’s been a hard year. It’s been a hard two years. Let’s be honest, it’s been hard for a while, and it’s time. It’s time to look at all the things you’ve missed out on and all the things you’ve wanted to do but couldn’t and take the first step. You might think that...
3 things to do now if thinking about divorce
California is seeing an increase in the people who are filing for divorce in 2021. As the year winds to a close, more people are thinking about starting off 2022 in a better place. Divorce seldom comes out of the blue, and if you think that this might be something...
Playing the game: Limiting mistakes in your custody or divorce case
Sometimes, it’s helpful to think about a divorce or custody battle as a series of contests that you need to master before you may be able to obtain a successful result. That’s not to say that this is like a board game – there are real-life consequences here to winning...
5 Tips To Do Before Filing For Divorce
Coming to the decision that it is time to seek a divorce can be difficult for any family. Before you commence the paperwork needed to start your divorce case, here are five tips to help you prepare your case. TAKE A REAL LOOK AT YOUR FINANCES California is a community...
Protecting your financial future during your divorce
Most people facing divorce have concerns regarding how this process will affect their financial health. Ending your marriage may bring changes to your lifestyle and your financial future, especially if there are significant assets at stake. Whether you have already...
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