We have noted in a number of our posts how divorce can be a stressful time in life, especially if the basis for the divorce is adultery. Aside from the emotional trauma infidelity can cause, some people may be concerned that an extramarital affair may negatively...
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What happens if you have different views on an asset’s value?
Indeed, asset division is an important part of divorce and can raise passionate arguments regarding how the marital estate should be apportioned. This could be complicated when marital assets must be sold (such as a home or business) and no consensus exists regarding...
Marrying later in life should change your prenuptial plans
It is a fact. Women are choosing to get married later in life. According to a recent U.S. Census Bureau survey, the average woman is getting married approximately 4.3 years later than they would have in 1970. This statistic may not surprise you. You may be one of...
How to have the right mindset in divorce
If you are considering divorce, or are in the midst of a custody dispute, you may think that the worst is yet to come. After all, people usually don't go into a divorce cheerfully. Because of the emotional strain that divorces and custody battles can have on a person,...
When parents disagree, who gets the final say?
We are several days into the New Year now. For children, the holiday season is well in the past. Their minds are focused on the future. Many students already have ideas about warmer weather and fun plans for spring break. If you have teenagers of the driving age, they...
New year. New resolutions. New custody/visitation arrangement?
The beginning of a new year is upon us. It is a time for reflection and review, in which many people stop to think about what is or, more accurately, what isn't working in their lives. Then, they make a promise to change it. New Year's resolutions focus on important...
3 easy steps to stay connected when you travel for work
In the fast-paced, global world we live in today, many jobs require that you travel to another city, state or even country. Sales consultants, pilots, recruiters, archaeologists, geologists, travel writers, reporters, auditors, photographers... the list is endless. As...
When can mothers be ordered to pay child support?
Let's face it, child support payments are largely paid by men. Fathers who are not primary custodial parents and commonly have a higher income than mothers who need the support payments to defray the costs of raising a child. However, this does not mean that all...
Is it easy to leave a troubled marriage?
Getting out of a troubled marriage should be easy. After all, your feelings are pretty straight forward. You are not in love with the person anymore, and you want to continue your life without them. You should not have to endure months of unnecessary litigation to get...
What is spousal fiduciary duty and how does it impact a divorce?
In California, marriage is more than just a legal union of two people. Marriage creates an equal partnership that, according to California public policy, obliges spouses to owe each other the same good faith and fair dealings they would give someone else in another...
