Divorce With Respect
In previous posts on this blog, we have discussed the many ways that social media affects our lives and our relationships. Looking at marriages in particular, we have seen increasing numbers of divorce and child custody cases involving accusations supported by...
For Sacramento couples who are preparing for "gray divorces," or divorces after age 50, financial concerns associated with divorce may prove to be especially challenging. In California, each spouse is entitled to half of all "community property" during a divorce,...
The rise of the amicable and more civil divorce is undeniable. Couples and even state courts are trying to minimize the negative, bitter side of a split by focusing on collaborative resolutions, mediation and child-sharing arrangements. Of course, there are still many...
In our last post, we commented that the New Year is a time for looking ahead to the future and making plans for a better life. However, in order to do this, sometimes we need to reflect on the past. For example, in order to make extremely difficult decisions about the...
Many people spend the holidays with family, reminiscing about the past and keeping a strong hold on traditions. But the New Year is about looking ahead; we make resolutions we hope to keep in the next year and many of us aim to be happier. For some Californians,...
There are more opportunities than ever when it comes to finding faster, more efficient solutions. In a time of Google, smartphones, and even park-assist on cars, it can be easy to assume that faster and automated solutions are better. However, computerized answers may...
We have all heard the various calculations that supposedly help people determine how much to spend on an engagement ring. We are told a ring should cost about as much as a person would earn in three months; or we are led to believe that unless it is a big, flawless...
High-asset divorces can sometimes be problematic. In many cases, there are several details to establish and there can be several parties involved, from business valuation professionals to financial planners. Add to all that the legal and emotional complications of the...
We often discuss property division in this blog, as it can be one of the most frustrating and upsetting issues that couples face in the event of a divorce. After all, money can mean security after a split. Generally speaking, property division can be done in a...
There are a number of difficult decisions that need to be made during a divorce, from child support to property division. The most important decision to be made involves the type of divorce process that is most appropriate for you and your soon-to-be-ex spouse. The...
