There are numerous areas of family law that can seem fairly easy to understand. After all, people read about divorce, child custody and property division disputes quite frequently in the news. However, hearing about a problem and experiencing that problem are two very...
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Dealing with and dividing debt during divorce
When people think about splitting up everything during a divorce, they often immediately go to certain obvious things: a home, money, retirement savings and custody of a child. These are the assets that people most often want to protect and fight for. However, there...
Politician in messy divorce ordered to attend mediation
Divorces can be very messy; there may be no way around that for couples across California. Feelings are hurt, financial stability could be in jeopardy and dramatic changes to a family structure are often inevitable. For many people, the hopes for a peaceful, smooth...
California one of the worst states for divorce
Any person going through a divorce will likely count it as one of their most difficult life experiences. The financial, emotional and personal toll a divorce can take on anyone can be devastating. Unfortunately, the reality is that many Californians have gone or will...
Report: Many couples ‘like’ a social media prenup
Think about the last time you checked on or updated a social media profile. If you are like many people, you have probably done this at least once today. People are more connected than ever through sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and while there are many...
NBA star discusses challenges of single parenting
People across California admire professional athletes for their talent, skill and success in games. But there are other reasons to look up to some of these athletes which may also remind us that they may not be that much different than us. For example, NBA star Dwyane...
Is a life insurance policy community property in California?
One of the most contentious aspects of any divorce can be the division of property, especially when a couple is wealthy or has complex assets that must be separated. Not only can it be difficult to come to terms with splitting finances and properties, but even...
Why parents should take unpaid child support seriously
We often read about couples who go through bitter courtroom battles just to establish a plan for child support payments only to spend every month after hunting down these payments and making sure they are paid in full and on time. It can be a very frustrating and...
Important tips for California baby boomers seeking or facing divorces
Contrary to popular belief, divorce rates in the U.S. are not on the decline. In fact, according to a recent paper entitled "Breaking Up Is Hard to Count: The Rise of Divorce in the United States, 1980-2010," demographers found that the risk of divorce among American...
31 percent of spouses divorce if one has chronic illness
Making the decision to get married is often an event surrounded by joy and hope. Couples vow to spend their lives together and promise to do so through thick and thin. However, the reality is that there are many couples who struggle through such difficult...
