It is not a mystery that conflicts over money create tremendous stress in a marriage, and that more than a third of couples who divorce claim financial strain is the main reason for the downfall of their relationships. You may be among this group who…
Your divorce may be a very personal event. While you may find comfort in talking to friends about the emotional upheaval you are going through, chances are you want the final discussions and decisions to involve as few people as possible. This may be one…
No two California divorces are the same and some are undoubtedly more acrimonious than others. If you’re among those who worried that post-divorce child custody relations would be problematic, you are definitely not alone in your struggle. There’s a big difference, however, between not getting…
When the realization hits you that you cannot carry on any longer in your marriage, you may feel a mixture of relief and anxiety. Whether your marriage was contentious or simply empty, the decision to divorce opens new possibilities. As eager as you may be…
The process of ending a marriage is difficult. It is emotionally and logistically challenging to separate two lives, no matter how amicable the two parties may be. While divorce is never easy, there are options that could make the process slightly less complicated. One of…
At Contreras Law we understand that consulting with a divorce attorney can be difficult. You may not be ready to make the final decision regarding your divorce however you may want to understand more about the process and what it would involve. We share with…
Sabemos que hablar con un abogado familiar que lleve divorcios puede ser difícil. Aún cuando no haya tomado la decisión de llevar a cabo el divorcio, quizá puede estar buscando información del proceso y de cómo se llevaría su caso. Le compartimos algunas preguntas importantes…
En los últimos años, los acuerdos prenupciales se han vuelto más comunes entre las parejas que están próximas a casarse. Sin embargo, algunas parejas aún no sienten la necesidad de tener un acuerdo previo a su matrimonio. La realidad es que no es necesario tener…
According to family law attorneys’ prenuptial agreements are more common than they used to a few years ago. However, some couples don’t feel it’s necessary to draft a prenuptial agreement when they get engaged. You don’t have to own a lot of money nor have…
As you near the end of your marriage, you may be facing some confusion and uncertainty. This is understandable if you have never gone through this process before. It may also mean that, like many entering this difficult phase of life, you have misconceptions about…