If you and your ex are separating, establishing paternity is essential to protecting the father’s rights and making sure that the father follows through on his responsibilities when it comes to raising the child. If a woman is married when they became pregnant, her...
Month: March 2023
Using a real property appraiser in a California divorce
Dividing assets in a California divorce is never an easy or pleasant process. This statement is especially true for high-asset couples who own a large residence in a prosperous neighborhood. If the couple has lived in the home for a substantial period—say, two...
The divorce mediation process
Divorce mediation provides a more peaceful process for couples seeking to end their marriages. While negotiations are often successful, many fail to find a resolution, leaving spouses still technically married but wanting to move on with their lives. Disputes during...
The two acceptable grounds for divorce in California
There could be many reasons why spouses decide to end their marriage, such as infidelity, neglect and abuse. But as a “no-fault” divorce state, California does not need spouses to prove the misconduct of the other to obtain a divorce. The state made its divorce...
Will I be responsible for my ex’s student loans if we divorce?
To ease the financial strain that many Americans felt during the last few years, the federal government in 2020 issued a moratorium on most federal student loan payments. Now, the federal student loan moratorium is set to end later this year, and student loan payments...