Divorcing after 50 in California can be challenging, especially since most of these individuals have been married for a long time, and many of these marriages involve spouses in traditional roles. In many cases, at least one of the spouses is at retirement age or very...
Divorce
Dividing an art collection in a high-asset divorce
Property division negotiations between divorcing spouses often become contentious, and this is especially true when they have significant assets and live in a state like California with strict community property laws. Art collections sometimes account for a...
Divorce-proofing your business
California is a community property state, which means that you could lose half of your business in a divorce. However, there are actions that you can take to minimize the risk of this taking place. For instance, you could put your company in a trust or include it in a...
Discovering hidden assets which can affect your settlement
If you are beginning a divorce in California, you and your spouse will need to disclose all assets and debts as part of the discovery process during the preparation for the division of property. However, everyone is not completely forthcoming about what they own and...
Help coping with separation and divorce
Dealing with a separation or divorce in California can be highly challenging. It doesn’t necessarily matter the reason for it. Divorce can turn a person’s world upside down and make it difficult to get through their daily activities productively. However, there are...
Impact of your California divorce on your child’s future marriage
An Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, theorized that our personalities develop from our early childhood experiences and family dynamics. Many other studies have found links between parents' behavior and how their children act as an...
Shutting down a joint bank account after divorcing
Deciding on a divorce and finalizing this agreement isn't always easy for California adults. Fortunately, some aspects of divorce are easier to take care of than others. As a court prepares to divide your assets, you and your former spouse may need to close a joint...
Can my spouse claim a share of my pension in a divorce?
California residents going through divorce have many financial questions about the process including if their spouse is eligible to take a share of their hard-earned pension. Pensions are the sum of many years of devotion and work and are one of the most valuable...
The difference between legal separation and divorce
If you're having a challenging time with your spouse and considering a divorce in California, you might want to legally separate first. This option is a category between marriage and divorce that you can use to work on your differences. Understanding your choices is...
When couples are arguing, it is wise to be composed
California couples who are experiencing marital problems will frequently have arguments. As the situation gets worse and they approach a breaking point, it can be exacerbated if the disputes grow contentious. Recognizing when this is occurring is key to avoiding it....

