A lot of Californians find the divorce process difficult. While there are certainly financial issues to contend with, there are also serious emotional implications. After all, ending your marriage means disentangling a life that you’ve shared with your spouse for...
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How is spousal support determined during divorce?
Spousal support is an important issue that may come up during a divorce. It is a payment one former spouse may be required to pay to the other so it is helpful to understand what spousal support is and how it is determined when it has been requested. How spousal...
Understanding property division during divorce
Divorcing couples in California need to know how property will be divided. It can help guide their property division settlement agreement as they negotiate their divorce and which spouse will receive which property items. How property is divided California is a...
How to apply for child support services in California
One of the most important issues that needs to be addressed at the time of divorce and even after divorce is child support and its related services. It is important to note that either parent can open a child support services case. Also, it is not necessary for a...
Do we have to fight it out in divorce court?
Divorce can be a scary word, especially as we approach the holiday season. However, with the ever-increasing divorce tsunami hitting across the country, those thinking of divorce are probably trying to figure out if there are options. After all, does everyone really...
Can I avoid divorce litigation?
When many California residents think about the divorce process, they imagine fighting things out in court. While litigation is the traditional route to ending a marriage, and it is unavoidable in some cases, it is not something every couple has to go through. There...
Understanding the concept of “best interests of the child”
The phrase “best interests of the child” is a phrase often heard during the course of a California divorce involving minor children. California laws make “the best interests of the child” the predominant factor in determining who should have physical custody of the...
Using an appraiser in a divorce
Dividing assets can be the most complex and contentious issue in a California divorce, especially if either spouse has been previously married or if the couple owns significant assets. Before deciding whether to retain an appraiser, a spouse on the cusp of a divorce...
How is child custody determined in California?
Child custody can be a sensitive issue for many divorcing couples. Several factors are used to determine child custody and knowing what those are can help provide for a smoother child custody process for the divorcing couple and their family. Child custody factors...
How is family business valued during divorce?
When a family business needs to be divided, there are several different options for how the business may be divided and most options will rely on a business valuation. Divorcing couples who share a family business should be familiar with the different ways a business...
