If you are going through a divorce, you may have been asked to participate in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a term for certain an out-of-court techniques used to resolve conflicts. There are two main types that are useful to understand: mediation and...
Divorce
Why is the divorce rate for older Americans rising?
Any given divorce case in California while be very fact-specific in terms of how the case proceeds and, ultimately, how it is decided. No two cases are the same. However, the same legal issues are present in many divorce cases: child custody, child support, alimony...
Addressing contentious child support issues in a divorce
Among all of the possible legal issues that might come up in a divorce case in California, child support oftentimes has a way of stirring up the most contentious feelings between the soon-to-be ex-spouses. That might be true even if they have already reached an...
The real costs of divorce
No one goes into a marriage thinking it will end in divorce. However, with the divorce rate remaining around 50%, it is impossible to ignore the possibility of divorce. This process not only ends the union, but it also has the tendency to come with a hefty price tag....
Who gets to keep our dog or cat after divorce?
Getting divorced is rarely an easy option, but when it is needed, it is worth it. But, for pet parents, especially those without children, the first question is usually, who gets the family pet? After all, they are part of your family, but does California law treat...
Tips for dealing with sentimental assets in your divorce
As you navigate your divorce, you need to be focused on your financial stability in both the short-term and the long-term. Yet, there’s a lot more that goes into divorce than simply figuring out your finances. When it comes to property, you’ll also have to sort out...
You’ve been served with a divorce petition. Now what?
Being served with divorce papers can feel like a punch to the gut. It can leave your life feeling like it’s spinning out of control, and your financial future can hang in the balance. All of that stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, but you can get through this...
Starting the divorce process in California
There are many possible reasons why a couple may choose to get divorced. While some couples may have specific reasons for calling it quits, other may find that they simply have fallen out of love or no longer get along. In any case, once the decision to end your...
Tips for working through property division in your divorce
Although you’ll have to confront the emotional realities of your divorce as you navigate the marriage dissolution process, you’ll also have to walk through the financial decisions that will shape your post-divorce life. You might be able to do this through effective...
Understanding the impact of a high-conflict divorce
Divorce is often difficult for the spouses involved and even more so in high-conflict situations. A high-conflict divorce involves serious disagreements, hostility between the former partners and emotional stress. The parties may disagree with fundamental parts of the...