If you and your spouse in California have decided to get divorced, one of the first moves you should make is to modify your retirement accounts. Sorting through the financial implications of how your property must be divided will save you a lot of heartache later on...

Divorce
Is refinancing a must after a divorce?
There are a lot of serious questions California residents have to answer in the aftermath of the divorce. Many of these questions pertain to issues of financial and property distribution. For example, does a person have to refinance after a divorce? Divorce and...
How to serve divorce papers in California
Ideally, California couples going through a divorce or separation do so amicably, where both people in the relationship are agreed that it's in their best interest to split. Sometimes, one person decides before the other can be entirely on board. Filing for divorce...
How the divorce process works in California
No California couple gets married thinking that they’re going to divorce. However, divorce is a very real and emotionally taxing thing that many individuals go through. After you’ve come to the decision that you want a divorce, you may have questions about what comes...
What does divorce mean for your art collection?
If a large part of your marital estate includes artwork, the value can quickly add up. You might not realize how many assets you've amassed over the course of your marriage - and their collective value - particularly if you've been together for a long time in...
Accepting your children’s new stepmom
If your ex has remarried in California, it can create an awkward situation for you and your children. While you don't have to be friends with your former partner's new spouse, it helps if you two have a pleasant working relationship. No matter how you feel about the...
Taking time for yourself after divorce
Once the divorce papers are signed in California, it could be difficult to adjust to a new life without your partner. However, there are a few steps that you can follow that can help with the grieving process as well as getting you back on your feet in various ways....
What are the financial effects of divorce?
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...
Is staying for the kids the right thing to do?
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...
The 4 biggest legal issues you might face in divorce
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...