Divorce is rarely an easy endeavor. After all, you’re going to be tasked with untangling your life from someone with whom you’ve lived for years or even decades. Although the logistics of it all can be tremendously stressful, the emotional toll taken by the process...
Divorce
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...
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...
How mediation can help divorcing couples
Divorce mediation is a process that can be used instead of the traditionally-litigated divorce. There are a variety of possible benefits divorcing couples should consider when they evaluate if divorce mediation is the best option for them. Saves money The costs of...
Important steps as a divorce looms
Although divorce is a fairly common legal proceeding, your own unique divorce case will be different from any other. Yes, there are common issues that must be addressed in any given divorce case, such as property division, alimony, child custody and child support, but...
Untangling business debt in divorce
Dividing property is a major part of ending a marriage. In addition to acquiring assets, however, couples also obtain debt during their marriage. Mixing your business and personal debt can make a divorce even more complicated and should be addressed. Spouses may...
Planning may make divorce process easier
Getting divorced can quickly become a complex process in the Bay Area. However, a little planning can go a long way in making the divorce process easier. Here are a couple of tips for making a divorce proceeding easier. First, it would behoove individuals...
Financial expert may prove helpful during divorce process
One of the most complicated aspects of a marital breakup is sorting out the finances. This is especially true for couples with high-value assets or large numbers of assets to divide during the divorce process. However, enlisting the help of a financial expert may...
Tips might make the divorce process less stressful
Calling it quits in a marriage is never an easy process, financially or emotionally. For this reason, the divorce process can quickly spark anxiety. Fortunately, taking steps as soon as possible in the divorce process may help to make this major life event a lot...
Preparation can keep divorce from ruining retirement
Ending a marriage can unfortunately deal a blow to people's retirement plans. Still, a solid understanding of their finances may help them to more easily and quickly bounce back after the divorce has been finalized. Here is a glimpse at some steps that may help them...