Divorce

You trusted your spouse completely. Then you discovered the affair. Now, as you face divorce, a frustrating question keeps you up at night: Can the person who betrayed you still collect spousal support? The answer may surprise you and understanding California's...

When you start thinking about divorce, one of your first worries may be your home. Even if only one spouse’s name is on the deed, California’s community property rules can make the outcome more complicated than it appears.  Understanding how the law treats title,...

Everyone has advice when you're getting a divorce, especially if things get tough. You'll hear lots about what you should do. But sometimes, knowing what not to do is even more important. This guide will help you avoid common mistakes during a divorce in California....

People often have a lot of questions about their rights during divorce. They want to set themselves up for the best future possible after leaving an unsatisfactory marriage. Securing a reasonable outcome to property division proceedings is crucial to the future...

Divorce statutes in California leave people may very anxious about the process. Community property rules require that spouses disclose their income and assets. They have to divide everything that they earned or acquired throughout the marriage. They either do so by...

Those facing the end of a marriage may worry about changes to their standard of living and their future financial stability. In California, community property rules leave many people frightened about the impact of property division. Almost anything acquired during the...

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...