Children caught up in a divorce are under a lot of stress. They may experience anxiety and confusion when you and your spouse decide to end the relationship. While a divorce may be beneficial to the whole family, you have to remember that it is going to be a rough...
3 mistakes to avoid in a high net-worth divorce
According to Forbes, if California were a country, it would rank third in the number of billionaires behind the U.S. and China. Several of these individuals are in relationships or married. What happens if they divorce? Many high net-worth divorces become disputed...
Who keeps the investment property?
Owning an investment property remains one of the top ways to build and grow your wealth. It comes as no surprise that you might feel inclined to keep this for yourself. This is especially the case if you manage this business without your spouse or this serves as your...
How to tell your kids about your upcoming divorce
Marriage is a common rite of passage for many, and when you got married, you likely never saw yourself getting divorced. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2017, half of Americans over the age of 18 had a spouse. You may have many concerns about the impending...
Dealing with a 401(k) in a divorce
Property division proceedings can often be the most complex (and contentious) portion of a divorce case in California. This is often due to the fact that much disagreement may exist over what actually qualifies as a marital asset. One asset in particular that may...
Staying in a toxic marriage due to the fear of moving on
If you are in a toxic marriage that is not working out, you need to look at your options with respect to divorce. Moreover, if you are hesitant to get divorced, look at your circumstances from different angles and think about how divorce will affect your life. People...
What are some alternatives to alimony?
If you are divorcing after several years of marriage, alimony questions may arise to account for unequal incomes. This is especially likely in marriages where one party stayed home to support the other spouse, raise children or see to the home. However, the most...
3 things to know about hidden assets during a California divorce
Disagreements about money are often a major source of marital strife. A recent study by the National Endowment for Financial Education notes that, even during marriage, about 41% of American adults admit to hiding financial activities from their spouse, and 75% say...
Understanding nesting and its benefits
The most common variety of child custody after divorce is co-parenting. This is because co-parenting has the most benefits for children in most instances. Assuming that neither of the parents have a history of abuse or addiction, children benefit with both parents...
How do you divide artwork in divorce?
Divorce comes with its initial share of complications, but when you add artwork to the equation, the situation only curdles further. Having fundamental knowledge of dividing artwork in divorce helps to speed up the process and understand what moves to make. You must...