If infidelity is the reason behind the breakdown of your marriage, you may wonder if it will impact your divorce proceedings. Will the settlement be skewed against the spouse who stepped out of the marriage? Will any of it matter in divorce court? Here’s what you...
Many couples might not know that January is commonly referred to as Divorce Month. This phenomenon is due to the observed spike in divorce filings at the beginning of each year. For many couples, the holiday season serves as a final attempt to salvage a relationship....
People facing divorce may set a variety of different goals. Sometimes, their main concern is protecting a small business or their retirement savings. Other times, their marital home is their main priority, especially if it is a particularly valuable home in a...
How many times have you heard unhappy couples say they're staying together for the sake of the children? They feel that a divorce would be disruptive; therefore, they will remain in an unsatisfactory marriage until their kids are grown. While their intentions are...
Most people have to work hard for their money and many may have experienced a scarcity of it at some point in their lives. So it is understandable why it can lead to disputes between married couples who must share their finances. A recent study found that 25% of...
Navigating debt during a divorce can be challenging, especially under California’s unique community property laws. Understanding how debt is handled in a California divorce is crucial for protecting your financial future. Let’s look at different types of debt and how...
If you ask people about divorce rates, there are a lot of pieces of misinformation going around. Some people will adamantly claim that the divorce rate is 50%, saying that “half of all marriages end in divorce.” Others will claim that the divorce rate is constantly...
Before you begin negotiating or litigating the terms of your divorce, it's important to set clear priorities. Establishing what matters most to you proactively can significantly impact the outcome of your situation and better ensure a smoother process. Divorce often...
When facing a divorce in California, many individuals wonder about their financial future, particularly regarding alimony, also known as spousal support. When you are awarded alimony, it means the court has ordered your spouse to pay a certain amount of money to...
The average married person feels strongly about preserving their marriage, even when their spouse has done something unethical. The desire to work on the marriage instead of immediately seeking to dissolve the relationship is a noble one, but sometimes the tactics...