The American Bar Association has dubbed the third week of October as "mediation week" and in light of that, some individuals may be wondering what mediation is and how it can help them, especially when it comes to divorce. Mediation is a process that assists and...
Month: September 2015
Ending a marriage or domestic partnership in California
Most people in California understand that a divorce, or a dissolution of marriage, ends a marriage or domestic partnership. Following a divorce, the parties are considered single and are free to marry again or enter into a domestic partnership. California is a...
What is collaborative divorce?
In some circumstances, like where the parties litigate every issue, divorce can be a financially costly experience. One type of divorce process that can be more cost effective is a collaborative divorce. Because one of the primary drivers of divorce costs is disputes...
Ex Clippers owner, Sterling, files for divorce in California
This blog recently discussed the role alimony, or spousal support, plays in many California divorces. In addition to some of the concerns that may arise during the divorce process related to spousal support, high asset divorces can lead to increased complexities...
Understanding spousal support in California
Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, can be an important issue in most divorces. Unfortunately, the issue may also lead to acrimony between the divorcing spouses in some circumstances. As can be expected, there may be disputes concerning the paying of spousal...