Divorce is a very difficult and emotional process that changes not only someone’s personal circumstances but also irrevocably alters their finances. California couples preparing for divorce are subject to community property laws unless they settle everything out of court. Those who have enjoyed a higher…
Bringing up the idea of divorce to a spouse can be a rather nerve-wracking experience. Most people aren’t receptive to the idea that their marriage will end in divorce rather than death. People tend to have intense emotional reactions even if the logical side of…
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 home equity to retirement savings is potentially on…
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 a way…
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…
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 cooperate…
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…
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…
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…
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…
