Divorce

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...

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...

Once you file for divorce in California, you will likely have many issues to negotiate and resolve before your divorce can be finalized. Additionally, California has a six-month waiting period to finalize a divorce. Sometimes a temporary order is necessary to outline...

Almost 10 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land. Since then, same-sex couples across the country have had the same divorce rights as other couples. However, many same-sex divorces pose challenges that are rare or nonexistent in...

Gray divorce, meaning those that involve people aged 50 and older, are becoming more common. In fact, one study found that as many as 10% of divorces involve individuals who are 65 and older. While marriage dissolution in your golden years might give you the new lease...

Social media has become engrained in our everyday lives. It can help us remain connected with those we care about and those we’re interested in learning more about, and it can provide us with an outlet for emotions, both good and bad. Yet, your social media use can...

Divorce brings both emotional and financial challenges and navigating the complexities of the divorce process can sometimes feel impossible. The process is filled with many different steps and requirements that must be properly completed for you to obtain your...

Your business is probably your largest asset. This makes it a focal point when you get divorced. If your marriage is headed towards dissolution, then, you need to be prepared for your spouse to try to obtain as much of a stake in your business as possible. This can be...