Divorce

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...

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....

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...

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...

Many people in the East Bay Area’s wine regions have probably heard about premarital agreements. Couples thinking of entering a marriage may be considering a premarital agreement for a number of reasons, even if they have no expectation of getting a divorce or...

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...

Having a baby can be a very important and exciting time for couples in the Bay Area. Growing a family may be something that both spouses want to do, but it is not always as easy as it may seem. Some may be able to conceive babies and carry them to full term, but...

Divorce might be the biggest financial transaction of your lifetime. With that in mind, you should develop a strong strategy before sitting down with your spouse to see if you can come to an agreement on property division. It might sound like an easy process given...

Although traditional divorce conjures up images of courtroom drama and custody battles that end up in hurt feelings that linger, many Californians are discovering that they have other options now. Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, methods are growing...

Most divorce attorneys in the Livermore area and elsewhere in California recommend that persons with significant assets, or who are about to marry a person with significant assets, sign a prenuptial agreement that prescribes how their assets will be divided in case of...