In California, when a couple is married, all assets acquired by both partners are split equally in a divorce unless protected by a trust or specific marital arrangements. So, if you bought a house that you are financing using a mortgage, you will have to decide how...
According to the Divorced Parents Club website, 40% of couples avoid divorce for the sake of their children - even if the marriage is unhappy. The website also states 28 percent of Americans believe couples should not divorce if they have children. California divorce...
Divorce is already a complicated and emotionally taxing process. Still, it can become even more complex when couples have assets in other countries. Having homes, investments, and business interests in multiple countries can make the divorce process even more...
If you're considering divorce in California, but your spouse won't agree, you may feel stuck and uncertain about what to do next. You may be wondering if there's anything you can do to change their mind or if you'll be forced to stay in an unhappy marriage. There are...
Divorce doesn't always have to be a contentious and ugly affair, but it is rarely easy. Sometimes it just makes sense, and both California spouses can agree that it's time to end the relationship and move on. Other times it happens all at once, but either way, it only...
California parents who are getting a divorce will have the additional consideration of helping their children through this difficult process. One way to do this is with the creation of a thoughtful parenting plan, which can reduce conflict and make the adjustment...
It becomes evident that marriage is not working out for some spouses. Irreconcilable differences could drive a wedge between the two partners, making divorce unavoidable. Others may seek dissolution in a California family law court because one partner is abusive. No...
As of January 1, 2019, the tax regulations for divorce instruments are part of a new group of rules included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. These amendments were made largely because of tax underreporting, which means that the tax reports of people who received...
To most people, January is usually the month where we start to work on our New Year's resolutions, kicking bad habits and reinventing ourselves. But, over the last few years, it has been gaining popularity as the divorce month in California. Why is this the case?...
In any divorce, assets and debts must be divided. This can include things like stock options and retirement accounts. Military spouses in California should know that things may be different for them, however. Some military benefits can be divided during a divorce...
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