It's possible that your spouse will be so against the idea of getting a divorce in California that he or she will refuse to sign the papers. If so, what should you do next? Does this mean you're not going to get the divorce that you want? First off, know that this...
Divorce
Should you keep your divorce records?
If you go through a divorce in California, you may really just want to put the whole thing behind you and forget about it. As such, you could be tempted to get rid of your divorce records. After all, the marriage is done, so what use do you have for the paperwork?...
Would you ever want to co-own your house with your ex?
Typical advice when you're getting divorced in California is that you should get both of your names off of the mortgage. You're probably either going to sell the house and split the money, refinance it on your own, or have your ex-refinance it. In many cases, this is...
Former Hinder singer files for divorce in California
Austin Winkler, formerly the frontman and lead singer for a band called Hinder, has decided to file for divorce from his wife. The two had been together for around seven years, but he put in the divorce filing at the very end of December, right before the new year...
Can Facebook cause a divorce?
Facebook may be your go-to way to connect with people, but a study shows that it could also be a huge hindrance on your relationship, perhaps even leading to divorce. The study was carried out by researchers from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, St....
Your spouse cannot deny your request for a divorce
What are you supposed to do if you want to get a divorce and your spouse decides that he or she isn't going to let you do it? You may be surprised by how often this question is asked. People are sometimes unsure if they can move forward with their divorces on their...
Getting your financial house in order
If your marriage is failing in California and you know it's not going to end with anything less than a divorce, it's time for you to get your financial house in order. This is a crucial part of the process, and it can impact a lot of the legal decisions that are made....
Legal dispute over frozen embryos highlights unique divorce case
A California case involving frozen embryos has sparked a debate on child custody issues long after a divorce. According to news sources, a San Francisco, California, judge is prepared to issue a verdict in a follow-on divorce dispute that emerged after the couple's...
A Virginia Man is Charged with Two Counts of Bigamy; Faces up to 10 Years in Prison
In Henrico County, Virginia, a man was arrested for two separate counts of bigamy for marrying two different women before finalizing his divorce from his first wife. According to the article, Frank Ernest Blake, Jr. was simply unaware the divorce from his first wife...
Celebrity divorce offers lesson in prenuptial agreements
In early July, the famed Hollywood couple of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced that the pair would be splitting up and ending their marriage of 10 years. Most striking, is the couple's decision to wait until they had been married for precisely 10 years and one...
