When you’re going through a divorce, you should know that a portion of your assets will likely be divided. If you have created software or run your own software company from home, you need to be aware that a portion of that business could be subject to division, too,...
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....
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...
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...
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...