Divorce

The end of a marriage marks significant financial changes in a spouse’s life. Divorce is a complex legal process that involves equitably dividing marital assets and debt, and the terms of the final order will have implications that could last a lifetime. It’s critical...

California is a community property state, meaning any assets acquired during a marriage are subject to division when a couple chooses to end their relationship. The problem is that some people fail to list certain assets as shared property before negotiations being,...

Do you want to get your divorce over as quickly as possible? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people just want to get past this chapter of their life so that they can focus on the future ahead. But rushing through your divorce can leave you vulnerable to exploitation...

The choice to end a California marriage is a major decision that will alter the course of one’s life. Like any other major life choice, it’s important to think carefully about this step before moving forward. With divorce, there are some things one can do that will...

Divorce is one of the most painful and difficult experiences that a couple and their family can go through. A litigated divorce can be contentious and result in custody battles and hurt feelings that can tear families apart. Fortunately, the options provided by...

Ending a marriage involves many decisions that, among other things, can have long-term financial consequences. Preparing your finances should be an important part of your divorce planning. Property division California is a community property state where all assets...

Individuals in the southern Los Angeles area and elsewhere in California who are contemplating a divorce have many concerns: custody and support of minor children, selling the family home, dividing community property and alimony. Above all, the biggest worry for many...

You’re ready to file for divorce, but you know reaching a fair settlement with your spouse is going to prove difficult. You do not want to fight things out in court, but you fear that is where things will head. Is going to trial inevitable? The good news is, no, going...

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...

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...