As California residents know, there are a spectrum of reasons why any couple might get divorced. A recent article focuses on a few of these major reasons, which include financial differences and education level. It likely comes as no surprise to California residents...
Property Division
Supreme Court decision could greatly impact same-sex marriage
A lot is on the line for the state of California given the recent Supreme Court hearings on Proposition 8 and DOMA. Many Legal experts anticipate that depending on the decision of the Court, the ruling could heavily impact same-sex marriage. When it comes to divorce,...
California homeowner program helps divorcing couples
Divorce can mean a lot of things to a separating couple. A divorce is a second chance at life and love. Divorce is the end of a sometimes long and often very unhappy relationship. It can also be an emotional and difficult process to undergo. One of the most difficult...
Planning ahead, how to handle property division
Valentine's Day has come and gone. Whether California residents celebrated the holiday with their significant, there is no question that for some, love was not in the air. While unfortunate, reality indicates that many relationships do not work and almost half of...
Moving on after divorce
When we are young, we learn what we want in a significant other through trial and error. This is an acceptable way to go about things when one is 17-years-old with no real concept of the progression of time and no substantial demands on life. Ideally, when we marry,...
Supreme Court agrees to hear California same-sex case
As California residents know, there many complexities to divorce. Some examples include determinations of division of assets, spousal support and child custody, to name only a few. Thankfully, the law in California and in most states sets forth relatively clear...
Divorce leaving women without health insurance
Women have made a lot of ground in the past decades, climbing the education and professional ladder and demanding more equality in pay. Even in divorce, statistics demonstrate that less men than ever are required to pay alimony while the number of female spouses in a...
Planning ahead may make divorce easier
Therapists, divorce veterans and sociologists have created helpful tips for divorcing couples to deal with the emotional strife involved with a separation. Yet, some of the most helpful advice can come from finance experts who understand the complexity of the division...
Dividing complex property during divorce
During a divorce, there are usually always assets to divide. This can be a lengthy and complicated process if one does not take the proper legal steps in advance. Complex property division often involves business assets, retirement accounts, artwork and in some cases,...
Dividing real property in the event of divorce
When it comes to divorce, California is a community property state. This means that for purposes of property division, any assets acquired by either spouse during marriage are jointly owned by the two. Thus, in the event of divorce, commonly owned property is divided...
