Divorce

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...

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...

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...

California, along with eight other states, is a community property state. This means that between the date of marriage and the date a concrete decision is made to end the marriage (date of separation), all property acquired and debts taken on by either spouse are...

Do you feel like your spouse lies about everything? If so, navigating your divorce from them may be problematic. The entire process may be prolonged and conflict-ridden, which may drive you to want to quickly settle the matter at all costs. But don’t let your spouse’s...

Sometimes, a divorce can get nasty, especially if your spouse wants the upper hand financially at any cost. They may even go as far as to hide assets to keep you from getting your hands on them. The discovery process is important in uncovering hidden assets in a...

Your marriage is in trouble, and you and your spouse want some space apart. You move out and rent your own apartment but neither you nor your spouse have filed divorce papers yet, and you are not even sure if you want to. Still, you can protect your property rights...

Some California couples who decide to get a divorce might meet the criteria to have a summary dissolution. This is a simplified process for those who have been married for fewer than five years, do not have children from the relationship, do not have significant...

Before or after a marriage in California, many people want to protect themselves in case the union does not work out and ends in divorce. There are many reasons for this including one spouse having more property and assets than the other; both having significant...

Owning a business is something that you should be proud of. You may have put many years of hard work into growing and maintaining a successful business. Like most California business owners, you will do anything to protect your business. If you are divorcing, one of...