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...
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Five tips for divorcing an abusive spouse
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...
How can you protect your pension during 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...
Dividing investments in a California divorce
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...
Why is my divorce taking so long?
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...
4 tips for preparing for life after divorce
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...
Understanding temporary orders in a California divorce
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...
Despite marriage equality, same-sex divorce can have unique challenges
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...
Five key issues to address in your gray divorce
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...
How to handle harmful social media evidence in your divorce
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...
