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Divorce can be an overwhelming and painful process. On top of emotional upheaval, those going through divorce may also face financial uncertainty. If one spouse has significantly less earning power, the lower-earning spouse often asks how to protect their financial...
You may not be looking forward to the divorce process, even if you want your marriage to end. The idea of filing a lot of paperwork, going through the discovery process, multiple court appearances and finally a hearing can seem daunting. Did you know that, under...
Raising a child is an emotional, personal and financial endeavor, and it requires the contributions of both parents. It is important to establish paternity. Knowing when a person is a “presumed” parent is fundamental. When does the law presume a person is a child’s...
Once you decide to divorce, you become acutely aware of how many other couples have divorced prior to your decision. It may even start to feel like everyone is working on their second or third marriage. However, while divorce has been normalized, the difficulty of...
Readers of this blog know that we discuss various aspects of divorce. This often includes property division. In a recent blog post, we discussed California community property. In this post, we will focus on how our state decides between community and separate property...
A child custody dispute can be hotly contested, with each parent arguing that they know what is best for their child. Although the hope is that you and your child’s other parent will be able to hash out your differences and come to an agreement on a child custody and...
When divorce involves children, there can be several potentially difficult issues to get through. One of the most common issues when discussing children is child support, and many questions occur when discussing the matter. How long does child support usually last?...
Divorce rates in the country have been slowly falling over the past decade in all but one category: Couples aged 50 and over. So-called “gray divorce” rates are increasing and while divorce almost never ends in one’s emotional and financial situations improving, gray...
If you are contemplating a divorce in California, you have probably heard that this is a community property state. What, exactly, does that mean? Understanding the basics about property division in California can be crucial to your short-term and long-term financial...
It is unfortunate that in California divorces, children tend to get caught in the middle. The parents will often have lingering disagreements with each other even if they are on relatively good terms. In cases where the issues that sparked the divorce are especially...