Keep, split or sell. That is what it often comes down to determining what to do with valuable collections when affluent couples divorce. There may be disputes and tugs of war over these assets, but resolution is necessary as to who gets the fine art, priceless wine...
Year: 2021
Can you ask for more marital assets because your spouse cheated?
Couples can get divorced in California for many different reasons, but adultery is still one of the top issues that end marriages. When one spouse is sexually unfaithful to the other, the spouses may go to therapy to work things out, or the relationship may end as...
Does your child get to choose whom to live with after a divorce?
During your divorce, one of the most important things to establish is custody of your child. You need to set up a parenting plan and custody schedule that works for everyone involved. Your child may have their own preferences in terms of where they go to live after...
Can you use child support for Christmas presents?
It’s the holiday season, and people everywhere are feeling the financial pinch -- parents most of all. It can be a struggle to pull enough out of the monthly budget to make sure that your kids have gifts under their tree. Can child support be used to buy Christmas...
2 interesting statistics regarding military divorce
The military lifestyle can be tough on a marriage. There is often a lot of moving, even for those who are stationed domestically. Additionally, if a military member gets deployed, they may be away from their family for months at a time. None of this is easy, and...
How to talk to your boss about your divorce
You’re part of a professional practice with a boss or partners, assistants, employees and clients -- all of whom expect you to be available, attentive and oriented to your work. That can present a big problem when you’re going through a divorce. Whether you want the...
Guidelines you need to discuss for virtual visitation
California has always been more socially progressive than a lot of other states. It’s no real surprise, then, that the state embraced the concept of virtual visitation wholeheartedly. When parents have complicated schedules or travel a lot, virtual visitation can...
2 assets that you need to value carefully in a California divorce
When you file for divorce in California, you and your spouse will have to divide marital property. You can potentially reach your own settlement or you can litigate the property division process and have a judge apply California's community property laws to your...
What happens if your ex stops paying child support?
Raising a child is incredibly expensive, and both parents should play an active role in their child's support. Fulfilling your parental responsibilities involves not only spending time with your child but also providing for their practical and financial needs. Even...
Why should you consider hiring a divorce coach?
Divorce is one of the most difficult life events you can experience. What can make it particularly challenging is that you’re required to make multiple decisions that can affect you (and your children, if you have them) for many years to come. However, you have to...