Divorce often results in a variety of financial challenges, some of which can persist for years. Filing for divorce costs money, and the property division process necessarily splits assets between the former members of a couple. Additionally, the courts can sometimes...
In California, grandparents’ rights to visitation depend on the parental rights and custody of the minor child. However, when grandparents want to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren contrary to the wishes of the parents, the law allows them to seek...
Collaborative divorce practice provides an alternative approach to conventional divorce litigation. In fact, collaborative practice is a wholly out-of-court divorce option wherein a team of trained professionals guide you, your spouse, and your family together in...
Divorce is a very stressful process, and those who share children with their spouses often find it to be particularly difficult to reach an agreement on all of the major outstanding legal and financial matters related to their marriages. Both parents love their...
According to an article recently published by CNN Health, more baby boomers are living alone. While there are many reasons contributing to this shift, a main factor is something called Gray Divorce. High-profile Gray Divorce cases include those of Bill and Melinda...
It is normal for parents to feel incredibly excited about their children joining extracurricular activities like sports and to invest heavily in their children's success. Parents may spend hours transporting kids to practices and games. Those divorcing and preparing...
Many married couples in California have gotten used to a very comfortable lifestyle, perhaps because of their combined income or largely due to one spouse’s income. When couples in that latter category divorce, the lesser-earning spouse often is worried that they’ll...
Couples in California often struggle to handle their assets appropriately when they decide to divorce. Although some couples have marital agreements that clarify who keeps what, most couples must settle the majority of those decisions at the end of their marriages....
Married couples may start a business together because they dream of working with one another or because they want to maximize their income based on someone's professional qualifications. That business may have required thousands of dollars in initial investment funds...
After decades of marriage, you have come to the realization that it is time to part ways. But understandably, you have concerns. Besides personal concerns, you also have financial concerns. You want to know what is in store and whether you can somehow come as close as...