There are many costs associated with ending a marriage, and a California spouse may have to make significant adjustments to his or her lifestyle. Experts suggest it can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000 to divorce, and this number goes up if a couple goes to...
Month: December 2020
How does legal separation work in California?
Like many other states, California offers couples the option to ask a judge for a legal separation instead of a divorce. In California, a legal separation is a way in which a couple can stay legally married but still get many of the same benefits as a divorce. As part...
A detailed parenting plan is better for everyone
Parents want what is best for their children, especially after a divorce. One of the ways many California parents do this is by opting to co-parent, a choice that requires both parents to work closely together long term. This is not easy for someone who must work...
What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?
California has a no-fault divorce law, which means that neither party in the divorce needs to prove wrongdoing in order to dissolve the marriage. Essentially, the spouse seeking the divorce need only state that the two spouses have irreconcilable differences. State...
How will a prenup affect property division in a divorce?
No California couple enters marriage thinking about what will happen if their relationship doesn’t work out in the future. While it is not pleasant to consider the possibility of divorce at some point, it is often prudent to plan for the possibility. One way to do...