Recent statistics seem to indicate that the number of people ending their marriages is lower, but that is not the case for every demographic. While the overall divorce rate is lower, there are certain demographics that continue to see an increasing divorce rate. As...
Does fault have a formal place in California divorce?
Fault. From an early age, fault is something we either try to identify or something we try to hide from. In many areas of law, such as criminal law and in negligence cases, proving fault is a critical issue. If there is no finding of fault, then there can be no...
Planning for divorce can save financially
While some California residents appear to effortlessly glide through life, others find it necessary to plan for each stage of life. These individuals plan where they will attend college and what career path they will follow. They plan their wedding to the last detail,...
Do I need a prenup? 5 questions to ask yourself
Getting married requires you to answer many questions, from "Will you marry me?" to "Do you take each other for better or worse?" While these questions may have easy answers, not all of them do. For instance, one question you may need to answer is "Should we be...
Can’t stop worrying about how divorce will impact your kids? Pt. 2
We began the sensitive but important discussion of protecting kids' best interests in a divorce in a prior post. While not one method of handling the issue will fit all family cases, we hope that some general advice on protecting children during the divorce process...