Divorce

Your plans for life have probably changed a lot since you first got married. You may have never expected to go back to college and pursue an advanced degree or to inherit the company from a family member. However, you are now the owner of a successful small business. ...

When you’re going through a divorce, one of the main questions to ask is who will have custody of your children. You and your spouse are both well-off, so you’re both equally able to provide for your children. You agree that they should share time in each home and...

Far too often, couples fail to plan for what will happen in the event of a divorce. There are a number of reasons for this, but taking proactive measures to protect your own interests is often viewed in a negative light. An impression may be formed that if you try to...

When dividing property during divorce, a couple is required by California law to fully disclose all their properties and assets. California is a community property state, meaning that upon full disclosure, the marital property must be split evenly between the...

Divorce can be difficult for the whole family. It can be especially tough on children when parents decide to use them as weapons. Specifically, divorce can have a serious impact on teenagers. Since teenagers are more independent than younger kids, parents sometimes...

Sometimes, having more money does mean that you could have more to lose in a divorce. However, in California, there are laws requiring an equal division of community property. Any money in your accounts should be divided equally unless you and your spouse determine a...

Spending money during divorce is inevitable. It will take months to resolve everything, and you have a mortgage to pay, food to buy and transportation needs. Sure, you have to divide your assets with your spouse, but the Court can't fault you for spending some of that...

When you file for divorce, you and your ex will have to divide the property you share. Your bank accounts, your vehicles and even your house are subject to division in a California divorce. Community property rules give spouses an equal claim to assets and income from...

When you got divorced, your spouse convinced the judge that you must pay spousal support. Things have changed since then, and you may wonder if you can stop paying it. Spousal support is what many refer to as alimony. California judges may award it at their discretion...