Divorcing is hard on everyone involved, and it can get tricky when you start trying to divide your property. You may have many kinds of assets, like your retirement accounts, home, vehicles, bank accounts and others that you worry you’ll lose out on as a result of...
Divorcing couples typically struggle the most with custody issues. Neither parent wants to cede their time with the kids to their ex-spouse. Yet, children thrive best when they have ready access to both parents.That does not necessarily have to work out to an even...
In recent months, it became apparent that you and your spouse had, in the words of Lionel Richie, "reached the end of your rainbow." Both of you are sure that divorce is the right course, yet you dread the public process that will lay bare all of your family's private...
So, it's official. You've decided to call it quits on your marriage. Neither of you want to litigate a messy divorce in court, however.That's commendable, especially if children are involved, as it can be exceedingly difficult to co-parent civilly after dragging each...
When you got married a decade ago, even though you hoped that you would never have to use one, you signed a prenuptial agreement along with your spouse. But 10 years into the marriage, it's apparent to both of you that you are ill-matched to go the distance.With a...
What's your earliest memory? It would be lovely if we could access the peace of time in the crib or the thrill of learning to ride a toy bike or a toy car. Unfortunately, the human brain is often wired to keep a larger impression of a bad memory, especially one with a...
If you plan to divorce, you may fare far better and spend much less money by engaging in divorce alternative dispute resolution as opposed to litigation. Negotiating your settlement with your other spouse with no professional assistance is sometimes possible.But,...
Are you trapped in a loveless marriage, but you're afraid to seek a divorce for economic reasons? Life is too short to remain miserable, and the first step is understanding that you have options.California is a community property state, which means that in a divorce,...
Ending a marriage is never a pleasant process, but the California legal system has two alternative dispute resolution procedures that may significantly reduce the emotional stress of a divorce. The first is mediation, and the second is collaborative divorce. The two...
California couples who are divorcing will be in dispute about many issues. Two of the most complex and emotionally charged are child custody and visitation plans. For many, this is not a situation in which they can come to an agreement no matter how hard they try. But...
