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...
Divorce
Will I get alimony in a California divorce?
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...
3 divorce alternatives that might still lead to divorce
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...
A long commute could increase divorce odds
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...
What could invalidate a prenup?
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...
Subtle signs that your marriage may end in a divorce
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...
January is coming. Time to file for divorce?
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...
2 financial issues that can cause divorce
Divorce is often caused by financial issues in the couple’s life. There are certainly plenty of other reasons, from extramarital affairs to simply drifting apart over time, and money may not have anything to do with it. But there are also couples who may have a stable...
How does divorce impact your credit?
Divorce can be a life-changing event in many ways, and it can have far-reaching impacts beyond the emotional and familial aspects. One area often overlooked is how divorce can affect your credit. While most people are primarily focused on assets and custody, the...
Protect yourself if you are divorcing with clinical depression
You probably know that getting a divorce can cause people to feel depressed and anxious, but what if you already suffer from diagnosed clinical depression? As you might expect, life events like divorce can kick a major depressive disorder into overdrive. Your rights...