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...
Couples who own a business together often work hard to grow the company and make it successful. This is often one of the highlights of their marriage, but it’s one that can become an area of contention if they split up. Some people opt to continue joint business...
In one afternoon, your life changes dramatically. Your spouse tells you they want a divorce. They explain that they have been thinking about it for a while and have finally decided it is time to end the relationship. While you may not be entirely surprised—recognizing...
Historically, divorce rates in the United States have gone through significant changes. One hundred years ago, divorce used to be incredibly uncommon, and it was very difficult to legally end a marriage. Today, especially because of the rise of no-fault divorce laws,...
When spouses who are relatively wealthy have determined that their union is at an end, deciding how to prioritize different assets quickly becomes a consequential matter of course. If you find yourself navigating such circumstances, you may – very understandably – be...
Going through a divorce means having to split up everything from the marital home to other real property. Some couples have amassed considerable assets, such as vacation homes. Determining what to do with the vacation home is often a major component of property...
Most marriages hit a rough patch at some point. Depending on the issue at hand, you and your spouse may have a hard time being under the same roof without arguing. Still, divorce seems like a drastic solution, and neither of you is ready to take that final step. There...
It can be difficult to tell your spouse that you want to get a divorce, even if you know that it’s the right choice and that it’s what you really want. Additionally, how this conversation goes may have a major impact on the rest of the divorce process. As such, it’s...
