The division of assets in divorce remains one of the testier topics that separating couples must address. The what’s-mine-is-yours philosophy during the marriage may fall by wayside, and parting spouses suddenly transform into possessive individuals ready to fight...
Bay Area Family Law Blog
What should you consider before sharing about your divorce?
Whether it was you or your spouse who announced the decision to divorce, coping with the pending change will have its challenges. It can take time to process your feelings and consider your options for moving forward. During other times of your life, you may have...
How can a forensic accountant help in divorce proceedings?
Throughout your marriage, your spouse hid things. The many secrets turned into layers of mistrust due to untruthfulness, concealment and lack of communication. Now that the two of you have decided to part ways, you know that this is the time to dive deeply into those...
What happens to the vacation home in a divorce?
Going through a divorce is not a simple or easy thing to do. Trying to get through the asset division process can be extremely taxing if you have complicated shared assets. One example of these assets is the family vacation home. There are several ways the issue of...
Five financial tips for after your divorce
Finalizing your divorce is a great opportunity to step into the next chapter of your life. With so many opportunities to start things anew, you want to be sure you are protecting your best interests along the way. Your finances are critical to adapting to your new...
My ex wants to move abroad with our child, what can I do?
Your child’s custody order may not have caused much trouble between you and your ex in the past, but now that they are planning to move to another country, things have changed. If this is happening to you, you must know that your ex cannot take your child without your...
The advantages of hiring a private judge for your divorce proceedings
No matter the circumstances, divorce is always going to be full of unpleasant, stressful and contentious moments. However, if you have the means, there is an option that can make your divorce run much more smoothly and efficiently. While not for everyone, hiring a...
Pandemic-driven marital struggles
During a pandemic filled with its share of “surges,” one, in particular, was either surprising or not so surprising, depending on who you ask. Divorces on a national level were skyrocketing during the first seven to eight months of the crisis that saw the U.S....
Avoiding personal life provisions in a prenuptial agreement
Prior to their marriage, many couples use a prenuptial agreement to clarify various assets that each party brings into the relationship. From home and vehicle ownership to retirement funds and savings accounts, years into the marriage might blur the clear memory of...
Millennials embrace the prenup
Each successive generation sees marriage differently, and millennials are no different. One way they’re breaking with the past is through their embrace of the prenuptial agreement or “prenup.” The prenup is essentially a contract between soon-to-be-married people that...