Some couples jointly own businesses together, which can make a potential divorce more complicated. One option would be to sell the business. This makes it easy to split up the earnings, but it also means that the couple loses the company they built – which may also be...
If you own multiple properties and are facing divorce, you likely have concerns about what will happen to your real estate. Property division can significantly impact your financial future, particularly when substantial assets are at stake. Understanding how courts...
Most everyone knows about prenuptial agreements. They’re becoming increasingly common for couples of all ages and income levels who are about to marry. Fewer couples, however, consider the value of a postnuptial agreement. Whether a couple got a prenup before they...
When a couple with significant wealth divorces, a prenuptial agreement can play a key role in dividing assets. In California, prenups are legally binding if properly executed. However, there are limits to what they can control. Below are some of the key ways that...
Some couples will save up for retirement without any sort of organized plan. They may just save money in a bank account or put money into investments together. If they get divorced, it may be fairly straightforward to divide up these financial accounts. They are...
When spouses decide to dissolve their marriage, they need to make some decisions immediately. One of those decisions is their living arrangement. Where will you stay before your divorce is finalized? Below are three options you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can...
Going through a divorce in California is a complex undertaking, particularly for those who have considerable assets that have to be handled during the property division process. In this state, the community property method of dividing property is used. This means that...
When parents get divorced and create a custody schedule on their own, they generally prioritize what they believe is best for their child. If they cannot agree, then the court must issue a child custody ruling. However, the court uses the same standard—focusing on the...
Dividing property in a California divorce is not always straightforward. While the state follows community property laws, meaning most assets acquired during the marriage are split equally, several factors can make the process more complex. High-asset divorces, in...
Gray divorce, a term coined for divorces between older couples, isn’t spoken of often. This is likely due, at least in part, to the fact that people tend to think these decades-long marriages will last forever. If you’re going through a gray divorce, you may start to...
