Divorces often hit sticking points when it comes to the division of marital assets and issues of spousal support. This can be particularly true when one spouse wants more alimony than the other is willing to give (or thinks is fair). Whatever side of the issue you may...
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2 parenting choices that can lead to legal custody disputes
It can be difficult for parents who have broken up or divorced to accept the reality of co-parenting or shared custody arrangements. It often requires quite some time for the parents to develop a functional relationship after the end of their romantic relationship....
Primer on qualified domestic relations orders
The largest asset most married people have is their home. Coming in a close second to that is sometimes the retirement accounts. If the couple decides they need to divorce, those retirement accounts must be divided. For some retirement accounts, the court must prepare...
Will you need to prove your spouse cheated during your divorce?
If you discover that your spouse has had an extramarital affair, that could very well be the reason you file for divorce. Infidelity violates the foundation of trust that is so important in any marriage, and it can endanger the other spouse both financially and...
How does domestic violence affect child custody?
If there is one thing that can seriously harm a child, it’s being in a home with parents who are violent. Whether you or your spouse has acted out violently or caused a negative atmosphere in the home, it’s the reality that the harmful behaviors can have a lasting...
How can you protect your retirement funds in a divorce?
For many couples in California, divorce leads to intense emotions and disagreement. Especially when it comes to the division of your property, you may feel strongly about what is right or fair. Your ex may have a different opinion, and neither of your expectations may...
Will your divorce testimony become public record?
There are those who say that outsiders can never know what happens in a marriage. That may be true for as long as the couple stays married. However, witnesses to the spousal testimony in contested divorces may walk away knowing a massive amount about peoples' personal...
What happens if your spouse hides property in a California divorce?
Under California's community property laws, you and your ex should share almost all of your property and debts when you divorce. Unfortunately, not everyone will enthusiastically participate in property division proceedings with good intentions. Some individuals...
Make sure you know the home’s value when splitting marital assets
You may not worry much about dividing your property in your divorce. After all, California is a community property state that protects the rights of both spouses. You may feel comfortable about your ability to negotiate a settlement with your spouse or the idea that a...
Will your ex’s constant cheating affect your California divorce?
Adultery could be the reason you file for divorce, or it could be something you discover once you start talking about the end of the marriage with your spouse. Realizing that the person who shares your life and your bed has been intimate with someone else can feel...