Most divorces in California tend to be expensive. When there are children involved, the financial repercussions affect them as well as their parents. Financial effects of divorce on women Divorce statistics show that women tend to suffer more financially than men, and...
The presence of children is one reason commonly cited by unhappy couples who decide to stay together. However, staying in a toxic relationship may actually do more harm to your kids than getting a divorce. California law generally allows both parents to maintain a...
Divorce can be a challenging time for any couple in California. Even in situations where both parties agree that a divorce is necessary, the process itself is often stressful. Knowing about the four main legal issues surrounding divorce can be essential to preparing...
In California divorce cases, some necessary procedures and documents sound ominous, but they are not. Instead, they are part of a procedure required to split certain assets that ultimately become part of a final decree. A Court Order Acceptable for Processing (COAP)...
If you are in the process of divorcing your California spouse, one of the main concerns you probably have is about finances. You should start to prepare and organize your finances, helping you plan for your future as a single person. Start with a budget After a...
Going through a divorce is among the most stressful circumstances in a person's life, and people are at risk of making irrational decisions when under stress. Managing stress can have a significant impact on the outcome of a divorce in California, which makes it...
Many California couples who get married do so with the intent of building a long-lasting future together. They set up investments and retirement accounts with the idea that they’ll get to equally benefit from them. Sometimes life has other plans though. In a divorce,...
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you also share a business in California. If you and your spouse are both business owners, deciding how to handle things during the divorce can be tricky, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Separate your business and...
Once you've hit 50 in California, you've no doubt seen a lot in life. This often means that you handle things differently that your younger self would have - even the hardest and most serious aspects of life, such as divorce. Watch out for special issues Still,...
In California, marital assets are community property and in most cases divided equally during a divorce. This can become a problem if you own a business and want to protect it during the process. While there are cases where the best option is to sell the business,...
