Strategic Approach, Optimistic Outcomes In Family Law
Many married couples may share the same long-term goals in life, and they may choose to combine most aspects of their lives while in pursuit of these goals. Taking out joint insurance policies may be one of the first things you and your spouse might do, and you may give little thought to what this might mean if you choose…
In California, there is a strong culture of giving back. But family law relates closely to a family’s financial situation, and charitable donations can create significant complications, such as: Changing the asset conversation Because California is a community property state, any assets acquired during the marriage are divided equally in the event of a divorce. However, donations take assets out…
It’s difficult for the average person to understand how stressful it is to live with a narcissist. If you’re one of many California spouses who have endured the emotional and mental strain that a narcissistic partner can cause in a marriage, you have probably hesitated to talk about your ordeal with anyone other than a trusted confidant. Narcissists thrive on…
Preparing to identify all types of marital property and wealth can be one of the most complex aspects of dissolving a marriage. When facing a similar change in life, you might not be certain about what steps you can take to improve your financial awareness and help you become organized as you prepare to navigate the subsequent process. Part of…
When your blissful “I do” sours into a stubborn “I do not,” where do you draw the line, decide on the final straw and call it quits on your married relationship? In California, there is no need to prove offenses in legal separation cases. This has been the norm since 1970, when it became the first state to enforce the…
Understanding the role debt might play during a divorce Dissolving a marriage can be a stressful and intimidating experience that could leave you facing a need to make a variety of difficult choices about your future. Knowing every vital factor to address to help you prepare to make these choices during the subsequent process can also be somewhat complex at…
“How do I tell them?” is the question every parent considering a divorce asks themselves. It’s definitely not always going to be an easy answer, but there are strategies you can take, depending on your kids and your relationship with them. But there are good approaches for every age range: Preschool kids: They may not get it, but they know…
When a California spouse determines that formally separating is better than staying in an unhappy marriage, a series of decisions and actions typically follow. Knowing what to do first and where to seek support can seem overwhelming. Creating a divorce planning checklist is a helpful way to organize thoughts, documents and assets, which can make the legal process less daunting.…
How much does divorce cost in California? In a divorce in California, there are some set costs, such as filing fees and court fees. These can add up to a few hundred dollars or less over the course of your divorce. In a perfect world, that would be the full sum of the costs. But this is not a perfect…
In California and throughout the country, more and more people are deciding to part ways with a spouse rather than stay in an unhappy marriage. In many cases, the spouses making such decisions are 55 or older. So many people have been filing for divorce later in life in recent years that they are known as “gray” divorces. When a…