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When you’ve worked hard to build something — a business, a career or a retirement account — it’s natural to feel protective of it. And if your spouse didn’t earn as much or wasn’t involved in growing that wealth, you might be wondering: Does it really make sense to...
Outside of property division, spousal support is often one of the most contentious issues in California divorce. Spousal support, sometimes called alimony, involves payment by one spouse to another for financial support. Spousal support disputes commonly revolve...
Divorce is never easy, but for couples who have spent decades together, the thought of ending a marriage can be particularly hard. Gray divorce is a term that refers to divorces among individuals aged 50 and older. While the reasons for gray divorce vary from couple...
If you’re in an abusive marriage, then you need to find a way out. That’s easier said than done, of course, and the mere thought might leave you riddled with anxiety, not just for your future but also for your physical safety. Those concerns are legitimate and have to...
You’ve dedicated your career to your profession, and your pension reflects your employer’s appreciation for your hard work and commitment. But while a pension can make up a significant part of your retirement plan, it can be jeopardized when you find yourself...
California is a community property state when it comes to dividing property in a divorce. This means that marital assets are generally divided equally. Dividing marital assets can become more complicated when the assets are investment accounts. Before you determine...
Divorce is rarely easy. As you start your divorce in California, you may be hoping for an efficient and smooth process, but as the weeks and months go by you might start to wonder if you are doing something wrong. Although under California law, there is a required...
California parents who are divorcing may consider many different options when it comes to child custody arrangements. One option is bird nesting, sometimes also called nesting. In a bird nesting situation, the children stay always living in the marital home while each...
In a California divorce, people will need to be prepared for the future. A fundamental part of that includes being attentive about the past. Notably, that involves finances. While there might be a perception that a married couple will be aware of the financial...
Although a lot of divorce is about separating yourself from your spouse in an emotionally safe way, it’s also about preparing for the life ahead of you. That’s why it’s imperative that you know how to competently navigate property division, alimony, child custody and...
