Divorce

When we think about divorce, we often think about the cheating husband. Indeed, if one only got their divorce information from movies and TV, they would be under the impression that men are the primary drivers of divorce. However, in 2009, researchers sought out to...

Pets are our funny, furry companions that provide us with companionship and unconditional love. This love becomes all the more meaningful if pet owners decide to divorce. When pet parents divorce, who gets to keep the pet? Pets as property? Prior to 2018, when it came...

Are you thinking about ending your marriage? It is okay if you are, and it is even more okay that you find yourself doing some research before pulling the trigger. It is wise to understand what you’re getting yourself into if you decide to pursue a divorce in the...

During divorces in California, couples will need to split up the life that they shared together into two separate lives. They may need to make determinations regarding custody, parenting time and child support if they have minor children. They will also need to divide...

California business owners prioritize the needs of their enterprise to ensure its success and to protect its value. In a marriage, the business is arguably the largest asset in the household, so a divorce proceeding can put it at serious risk depending on the...

A lot of Californians find the divorce process difficult. While there are certainly financial issues to contend with, there are also serious emotional implications. After all, ending your marriage means disentangling a life that you’ve shared with your spouse for...

Spousal support is an important issue that may come up during a divorce. It is a payment one former spouse may be required to pay to the other so it is helpful to understand what spousal support is and how it is determined when it has been requested. How spousal...

Divorce can be a scary word, especially as we approach the holiday season. However, with the ever-increasing divorce tsunami hitting across the country, those thinking of divorce are probably trying to figure out if there are options. After all, does everyone really...

When many California residents think about the divorce process, they imagine fighting things out in court. While litigation is the traditional route to ending a marriage, and it is unavoidable in some cases, it is not something every couple has to go through. There...

Dividing assets can be the most complex and contentious issue in a California divorce, especially if either spouse has been previously married or if the couple owns significant assets. Before deciding whether to retain an appraiser, a spouse on the cusp of a divorce...