Asset division is a crucial aspect during divorce proceedings in California. The state follows the principle of community property, which means that all assets acquired during marriage are joint property, subject to equal division between the spouses. This includes...
After a divorce in California, a family experiences many life changes. One might be moving away from where the child has been living. If both parents agree with the move and work out a visitation schedule that works for them, then the process is easy. However, if the...
Everybody hopes to find a soulmate with whom they can live forever, but the sad reality is that almost half of all Americans get it wrong. It even gets worse with subsequent marriages. The best a person can do is to protect their assets in California so they can have...
Spending the same amount of time with both parents is the most recommended custody arrangement for children in California. This allows children to develop a relationship with each parent, benefiting the child's mental, emotional and overall well-being. However, joint...
In California, lawmakers are looking out for the welfare of LGBTQ+ children by passing a bill that considers whether a divorced parent affirms their child’s gender identity as a part of the legal custody decision. The bill aims to protect children of divorced parents...
Divorce is not easy, even in the best of circumstances. It is a highly emotional and stressful process that can take a toll on both parties involved. To add an uncooperative spouse to the mix can make things even more challenging. However, it is not impossible to go...
Alimony payments are sometimes ordered by the court when a couple gets divorced. They are also sometimes negotiated in an uncontested divorce proceeding by a couple that settles its differences out of court. These are also called spousal support payments in...
If you get married in California and own a business, taking the steps needed to protect yourself if a high-asset divorce occurs is essential. While you expect the best from your marriage, statistics indicate that it's prudent to have a plan in place just in case. Pre-...
A marriage can suffer from strain for many reasons. Sometimes, the issues could develop far later in the marriage than many presumed. A California couple could file for divorce even after decades of marriage. The reasons may connect to problems developing after the...
You may assume that a divorce wouldn't have much of an effect on an older child. However, even adults can feel anxious, nervous or sad after learning their parents are no longer together. This may be especially true if the matter can't be resolved outside of a...