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California marriages that occur later in life often look very different from those that take place in your 20s and 30s. Back then, you may have been planning for college and dealing with custody and support issues during the dissolution of your first marriage. Today...
Financial support is not just for divorced spouses. If a domestic partnership ends, a judge may decide to award partner support. As with spousal support, there are a number of factors involved with deciding to grant support, the amount of support and how long the...
Divorce gets complicated the more assets you have and even more so when you or your spouse bought or created art during your life together. Knowing what to expect in the evaluation process may help smooth the divorce process on your end. It all comes down to knowing...
If you and your spouse agree to divorce and the situation is fairly amicable, you probably will want to try to resolve everything outside of court during your divorce. If you have children, you can decide custody and parenting time, but you have limits when it comes...
Some people want to get a divorce over as quickly as possible, while others are willing to wait until it is the right time. If you are planning to wait to file, it is important to consider the time of year. There are benefits and drawbacks to filing in each of the...
A prenuptial agreement can enhance your confidence and peace of mind. Knowing that you and your spouse agree on critical aspects of your relationship may provide both of you with reassurance. A well-written agreement will address decisions in your relationship that...
A legal separation or divorce filing may result in the court awarding a soon-to-be ex-spouse temporary spousal support. As noted on the Judicial Council of California website, a judge could order a spouse to provide financial support while a couple finalizes their...
Going through a divorce poses enough hurdles without having to worry about whether or not your soon-to-be ex-spouse made attempts at cheating you out of your share of assets. Unfortunately, hiding assets is a common tactic among many divorcing couples. To protect your...
You are probably passingly familiar with a prenuptial agreement. Perhaps you even know people who have signed them before getting married. Postnuptial agreements are less common, and fewer people are aware of them. A postnuptial agreement accomplishes more or less the...
When you and your spouse split, you may not think about the impact it may have on others. Likewise, if you have divorced friends, you may not believe their experience can determine your own. According to the Chicago Tribune, your divorce may be contagious. Negativity...
