Divorce, as you may discover, by its very nature is a sundering of every aspect of a family. Personal issues and personalities are subject to scrutiny and comment. Most parties in a divorce want to be fair, yet be sure no one takes advantage of them. The stage is...
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2 smart financial steps to take amid gray divorce
Gray divorce, or divorce involving older individuals, is on the rise across California and the rest of the United States. If you find yourself among those splitting from their spouses later in life, you may be making efforts to prepare for the future and get a grip on...
How to Win at Divorce – The Right Way
Many view divorce as an adversarial match where there is a winner and a loser. For those who hold that view, they want to be the one who comes out victorious and for their spouse to suffer in defeat. The reality is when people approach their divorce seeking to “win”,...
Are same-sex and heterosexual divorces different?
Same-sex marriage was only legalized across the entire U.S. in 2015. Even still, state governments and court systems have been slow to adapt to their existence. There are unique aspects to some same-sex divorces that heterosexual couples don't often have to contend...
Can a postnuptial agreement keep you out of divorce court?
If your marriage is not working out quite as you expected, you may be thinking about divorcing your spouse. Before you get to that point, though, you may be looking for ways to save your marriage. While not every marriage is salvageable, a postnuptial agreement may...
How do you value your business before your divorce?
If your marriage is coming to an end, one of your top concerns may be ownership of your business. Even if your soon-to-be ex-spouse is not an official owner of the business, he or she may have a legal claim to some of it. That is, if your business is part of the...
Should you create a prenuptial agreement?
While prenuptial agreements are often associated with the wealthy, many California couples can benefit from this type of agreement regardless of income level. Commonly called a prenup, this legal document can indicate how couples will share property and debt if they...
How to share the news of your divorce?
If you have not yet revealed the news of your divorce to your family and friends, you may worry about their reactions. It is already very difficult sharing bad news, let alone the very personal decision to get a divorce. When navigating this period in your life,...
What to do with your wedding ring after your divorce
In divorce, property division applies to everything you own, from your home and bank accounts to your furniture and record collection. Everything in your possession must be treated as either community property, which you and your ex split 50/50, or separate property...
How are mediated and collaborative divorce different?
If you and your spouse are considering a divorce, you may have deep concerns about how your separation will play out in court. In addition to the expense and stress of divorce litigation, you may worry that a judge will have the final say about important financial and...