A home is an asset. That is the bottom line to keep in mind when divorcing. Despite any emotional attachment you and your spouse may have to it, it is still just an asset. So losing it in the divorce is not the massive deal that some people think, provided you receive...
California is what’s known as a “community property” state, so married couples share and share alike when it comes to any assets and debts they may have. It also means that when a couple divorces, those assets and debts are governed by the same principles – and...
You and your spouse have come to the realization that the marriage just isn’t going to work out. Divorce is the conclusion that you’ve both arrived at. Divorce is often perceived in a negative light. Some say it amounts to breaking a sacred institution or giving up....
If there is one thing that you can rely on when you’re married to someone working in information technology, it’s that they understand digital assets. They may have NFTs, be using apps to buy stocks or have cryptocurrencies in their digital wallets. Sometimes, people...
We’ve seen divorcing celebrities vent their pain and anger at one another on social media. Often, it’s one spouse (usually the one who can’t move on) who takes this route while the other attempts to keep some semblance of privacy and civility. However, you don’t have...
One of the reasons that people choose not to get prenuptial agreements is that they think it's going to make divorce more likely. In some cases, they believe that their spouse is already thinking about divorce before the marriage. At the same time, they're worried...
You and your spouse know that nothing more can be done. You tried counseling, you tried talking it out, but it’s time to face the reality that your marriage is ending. It seemed like that decision was the hardest part, but you soon realize that the hardest is yet to...
Why would a couple choose to live under the same roof together during their Escondido divorce? The reasons are many, and they vary widely. Sometimes, it is not a choice at all. It is necessary when neither spouse can afford to purchase or rent a separate residence. In...
California is a community property state, which means that you and your spouse will be expected to divide your marital property 50-50. Community property may include things like your automobiles, your home, clothing, furniture, pension plans, patents and more, which...
Imagine a divorce where the separating couple mutually agrees on pertinent issues surrounding their divorce without contesting anything. It might sound far-fetched, but with mediation, it is possible. Unlike a contested divorce which plays out in court, mediation can...