One of the most complicated aspects of property division during a California divorce is dividing up debts. If you have not yet filed for divorce, it might be best to try to pay off as much of your debt as possible before filing for divorce to make the process less...
Divorce
Expect a high-conflict divorce if your spouse is a narcissist
Some divorces are easier to withstand than others. While any divorce has its ups and downs, some divorcees are lucky to keep their divorce friendly, or at least business-like, so they can cooperatively settle their issues and move their separate ways. Some divorces...
Consider a prenup this wedding season
Statistics show many couples are getting married and remarrying later in life, which lead to more serious financial consequences should the marriage end in divorce. Fortunately, statistics also show more Americans are signing premarital or prenuptial agreements to...
Why choose arbitration over mediation for your divorce?
Mediation and arbitration allow divorcing spouses to settle their disputes privately. In mediation, a neutral third party will help you and your ex-spouse communicate so that you may find a resolution together. However, any settlements made during mediation are not...
The divorce mediation process
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...
The two acceptable grounds for divorce in California
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...
Will I be responsible for my ex’s student loans if we 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...
Is a spouse liable for business debt in a divorce?
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...
How to get through a divorce from your lying spouse
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...
Using discovery to uncover hidden assets in your divorce
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...