Divorce With Respect
People across California admire professional athletes for their talent, skill and success in games. But there are other reasons to look up to some of these athletes which may also remind us that they may not be that much different than us. For example, NBA star Dwyane...
One of the most contentious aspects of any divorce can be the division of property, especially when a couple is wealthy or has complex assets that must be separated. Not only can it be difficult to come to terms with splitting finances and properties, but even...
We often read about couples who go through bitter courtroom battles just to establish a plan for child support payments only to spend every month after hunting down these payments and making sure they are paid in full and on time. It can be a very frustrating and...
Contrary to popular belief, divorce rates in the U.S. are not on the decline. In fact, according to a recent paper entitled "Breaking Up Is Hard to Count: The Rise of Divorce in the United States, 1980-2010," demographers found that the risk of divorce among American...
Making the decision to get married is often an event surrounded by joy and hope. Couples vow to spend their lives together and promise to do so through thick and thin. However, the reality is that there are many couples who struggle through such difficult...
Many Californians are familiar with the popular TV show "16 and Pregnant" on MTV. The show depicts young teens facing the very adult challenges of parenting and documents some of the struggles that parents of any age often face; one of which is collecting child...
We have discussed how useful prenuptial agreements can be for any couple in California who may have assets or investments they would like to protect. Prenuptial agreements allow a couple to have an open discussion about finances and set guidelines for what will happen...
When we read about a couple considering or arguing about a prenuptial agreement, the general impression is that the couple is driven by greed or is planning for their relationship to fail, and that their marriage is in danger before it even begins. But this picture...
Planning a wedding and a future with someone can be an exciting and stressful time. In some cases, however, the stress of being engaged outweighs the excitement and one or both people end up calling the wedding off. It can be very important for people in California to...
There are distinct characteristics of people born during different periods of time, many of which can affect the way in which relationships are regarded. This means that whether a person is a baby boomer or a Millennial could have a significant impact on how they view...
