For many people who are contemplating divorce, merely breaking the news to their children is the scariest part. Sure, there are a lot of other issues that will have to be resolved during marriage dissolution, such as property division, alimony, child custody, and...
Divorce
Collaborative divorce can reduce emotional pain and stress
Any California resident who is contemplating an end to his or her marriage ordinarily is worried about the anger and emotional pain that seems to be an unescapable part of the process. For years, attorneys and family law courts in California and elsewhere have...
Propose a prenup
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...
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...