Divorce With Respect
Gray divorces unfold in largely the same ways that other divorces do. The same basic California family statutes apply. One spouse may have an obligation to provide the other with alimony in some cases, and the spouses have to find an equitable way to divide their...
The family courts play a role in every California divorce. However, those who file uncontested divorces can usually expect a much faster, less expensive divorce process than those who require judicial intervention to settle with differences. Those who negotiate a...
Filing for divorce is a big decision. If you are like most people, you’ve given a lot of thought and consideration to it. However, if you decide that divorce is the right option for your situation, you must consider how to proceed with the process. Many couples are...
=The divorce rate is quite low in California. In fact, California has one of the lowest divorce rates in the country at 9.2%. Nonetheless, divorce is a heavy burden for couples, particularly for couples with young children. One way for couples to cope with the trials...
The saying “nobody gets married to get a divorce” rings true because divorce day looks a lot different than the cake-cutting day. Regardless of the circumstances that led up to separation, divorce can be tough. Dividing property can increase negative feelings between...
Your long-term relationship has run its course and divorce proceedings are about to commence. There are some sensitive issues that you’d really prefer to keep out of the limelight. Airing them in public will not be productive for anyone, particularly the children. Is...
If you’re going through a divorce and it goes to court, you and your spouse may end up arguing over things like who gets which assets, how to divide up the obligations with the children, who caused the divorce, and many other things of this nature. This can all be...
Unfortunately, mediation in California is not well understood. For example, many residents do not realize that divorce mediation can help you address all aspects of a divorce. While this process does not work in 100% of divorces, it can work well for many couples. In...
Obtaining a divorce is a major decision that can have significant impacts on a person’s life. There are many factors to consider throughout the divorce process, such as property division, support, and child custody. Often, settling such matters can be contentious and...
Divorce comes with a lot of difficult decisions. Who keeps the house? How do you schedule custody? What happens to your pets? You have different options available to resolve those big decisions. If you and your spouse have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, then...
