As if dividing one's financial life from married to single status wasn't enough, there are sometimes hidden costs one should be aware of. One part of the divorce process is asset division. If a couple has been married for many years, they have likely accumulated...
Month: January 2017
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. divorcing wife and seeking shared custody
Many of our readers may have seen the recent news that actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has filed for divorce from his wife of 22 years. The couple, who met in high school, legally separated in 2014. In his divorce filing, the 49-year-old actor is seeking to keep all his...
The three dangers in post-divorce relationships
Most modern divorces do not end in a clean break. You have children; there are joint business ventures, or you may even decide to keep the retirement accounts jointly held because it is cheaper and better for you both. In fact, many people will stay in contact for the...
Preparing for your divorce consultation
Now that you and your wife have decided to divorce, it is time to start preparing for the process. Your entire life is going to change, from where you live to how often you get to spend time with your daughters. During the settlement process, you will have to disclose...
A business-minded approach to asset division can help
In a number of ways, divorce is similar to a business dissolution where assets, liabilities and wealth are divided. In addition, there are understandable emotions commonly involved in the divorce process. Though divorce can be a process complicated by emotion,...
How can a California divorce affect my credit?
If you are contemplating getting a divorce from your husband or wife, you may be wondering how a divorce would affect your finances. Since a married couples' finances are usually combined, the process of divorce would effectively take all marital property and divide...
Common considerations regarding child support in California
Child support is an important topic in the lives of many in Northern California, the East Bay and throughout the state. As a result, it is helpful for parents and families to be familiar with the basics of child support. To begin with, child support is determined by...
January is the supposed ‘divorce’ month
As the calendar rolls over into the new year, many Oakland residents have set new year's resolutions for 2017. Many focus on health and fitness, some want to do a better job managing their money. Others make January the time to end their marriage. Is January really...
The benefits of divorce mediation over divorce litigation
Couples considering divorce in Pleasanton or the East Bay area may wish to seek an alternative to the traditional divorce litigation process. Divorce mediation can save the time, cost and stress associated with traditional divorce litigation. Divorce mediation can...
Child support modification can be made for change in circumstance
After you and your child's other parent have decided to lead separate lives, it is only right to put a child custody agreement in place. Of the many details these child custody agreements determine, one is child support. Child support guidelines are often very...