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...
How far do you commute to work every day? For some people, they just walk a few minutes. For others, they may drive down the interstate for over an hour. There are certainly a wide range of options, depending on where people live and the type of industry they work...
A prenuptial agreement is an agreement the two people sign before they get married, specifying how things should be handled in the event of a divorce. For example, one spouse may be a prospective business owner and they want to make sure that they wouldn’t lose...
Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell how your relationship is going. Hence, it is no surprise that some spouses find themselves caught off guard when their partner asks for a divorce. While most marriages have their ups and downs, it’s important to be proactive when...
As family law attorneys, we notice a peculiar trend in our offices every year—January being a very popular month for divorce filings in the United States. There are many reasons this is true, and while it may seem shocking, after understanding the reasons behind this...