Marriage is understandably a complex thing given that it touches every aspect of a person's life. This means that your marriage could experience challenges from a variety of sources. For many couples in California, it is money that becomes a big hurdle to their...
Year: 2019
Reviewing COBRA coverage guidelines
One of the elements that those preparing for a divorce in Manhattan Beach most often overlook is where will their health insurance coverage come from. Per information compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau, 67.2 percent of those insured in 2017 were covered under a...
Your home and mortgage when you divorce
If you are getting divorced and you and your spouse own a home together in California, you will need to decide whether to sell your home or to have one partner keep it. Family homes are commonly sold when people get divorced and there are many good reasons for this....
Why is the valuation date in your divorce case important?
When preparing for divorce proceedings in Manhattan Beach, there are a number of important dates that you will want to keep at the forefront of your mind. One of these is the valuation date of your marital assets. You may at first question why the exact day on which...
Divorce as a factor in poverty
Residents in California who are getting divorced often struggle with how to split their marital estate. Losing any amount of their shared assets can be hard but some research is now showing that the impact may be quite severe for some people, especially for couples...
California adoption basics
Many in Manhattan Beach may have dreams of growing their families. Most might assume that would mean having children, yet there are certainly other methods through which one's family can expand. Adoption ranks among the most popular of these, with The National...
Even wealthy couples can have money battles
Money-related conflicts are common in marriages. Even relationships that are otherwise solid can break down when finances are an issue, especially when the spouses did not take the time before marriage to discuss and understand each other's financial mindsets. For...
Is alimony awarded in every divorce case?
The automatic assumption that many in Manhattan Beach may have going into divorce proceedings is that one said will be required to pay the other alimony. If you follow this same line of thinking, then you should know that spousal support or maintenance (other terms...
Reviewing the rules for parental relocation
Life will indeed go on after your divorce in Manhattan Beach. That may eventually lead you to want to move away from the area to pursue other relationships or professional opportunities. One thing that could potentially complicate a relocation, however, is your...
Dividing up a 401k
Those entering into property division proceedings in Manhattan Beach may be surprised to discover that their 401k's will inevitably end up on the table. That fact should not come as a dramatic shock, however; 401k contributions come from one's income, and as any...