Circumstances and spouses often change after marriage. More couples are getting married later in their lives and divorce rates are increasing. For these reasons, entering a prenuptial agreement serves as a type of insurance if spouses choose to end their marriage. How...
Divorce
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...
How an inheritance may be treated during a divorce
Estate planning is a good way to pass wealth and property between generations in a family. When an individual receives an inheritance from a deceased relative, the bequeathed property becomes theirs in ownership rights. How they choose to use that property upon...
Do you want to keep the family home after the divorce is finalized?
When a Bay Area couple gets married, they often have hopes and dreams for a future where they are together forever. They plan for kids, pets, and a neighborhood that allows them to grow as a family. The family home is often the center of a family, full of memories and...
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...
Postnuptial agreement may provide protection in a divorce
Two married individuals in the Bay Area may now be questioning their decision not to create a prenuptial agreement before getting married. Fortunately, they can still put together a postnuptial agreement, which can help them to protect their assets in the event that...