Divorce

No one goes into a divorce thrilled about the process. It is a stressful, overwhelming, complex and likely lengthy process. It is a difficult life event to go through alone. This is especially true when you have significant assets and property to divide. Having a...

When we graduate from high school, figuring out what to do with our lives is never easy. Choosing a career path takes years, sometimes, decades. There are many factors to consider when selecting a career, but seldom do we consider the potential effects of that...

Although your children are incredibly resilient, they’re also extremely fragile. As such, you might be worried about how they’re going to react when you break the news to them that you and your spouse are getting divorced. It’s certainly a delicate matter that must be...

It's always a difficult experience when spouses decide to end their marriage. In many cases, they take their hurt feelings and lingering resentments with them into the legal process of divorce. In these cases, every new issue, from property division to child custody,...

You have been married for 20, 30, or maybe even 40 years. You thought you and your spouse would be together forever, but the future is uncertain and sometimes forever turns into divorce instead. If you are at or nearing retirement, you may worry about how a divorce...

Divorce can bring out some of the worst behavior in people. Even if you and your spouse are on good terms when you decide to divorce, the stress and emotions involved in a divorce can cause your amicable relationship to quickly deteriorate. What is considered marital...

What many people think of when they hear the word “divorce” is referred to in California as a contested divorce. A contested divorce is sought when a couple cannot settle their divorce issues on their own. The couple goes to court and a judge will issue a binding...

Spousal support is a big concern in many California divorces. The dollar amount of spousal support is a big issue, but so is its duration. Whether it will be paid for a short time or an extended period hinges largely on the circumstances. Since the determination can...

Divorce can have a major impact on your business. In addition to being distracted from work from preparing for meetings negotiations, and legal proceedings, you may lose your investment in this important and hard-earned asset. Start now California is a community...