Apparently, a divorce is not a divorce when it comes to certain religious faiths. A legal divorce in California does not quite cut it for those who are Orthodox Jews. Family Code 2300 indicates that once a divorce has been granted, the former couple each return to...
Year: 2017
Prenuptial agreements important for young California couples, too
Couples put more than just their hearts on the line when they decide to get married. Even those California couples who are young and not yet wealthy might do well to think about adding prenuptial agreements to their list of things to do before wedding planning. No...
Can mental illness affect divorce in California?
Each year, one in four adults is diagnosed with some sort of mental illness. It's no wonder, then, that mental illness may play a part in the reasons a couple divorces. In fact, more than half of all divorces in the United States have mental illness affecting the...
‘The rich are not like the rest of us’
The above quote appears in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby. He meant that people of means, people with above-average assets, are exempt from the suffering other people experience.But the saying is not true. People of wealth from business, the...
California divorce on tap for Georgina Chapman, Harvey Weinstein
With all the accusations made against movie producer Harvey Weinstein recently, his wife Georgina Chapman has decided to end their 10-year marriage. Weinstein, 65, has been accused by many female stars of sexual abuse. Divorce for the California couple appears...
Child support in California: Paternity testing upon refusal
There are times when the request for paternity testing is refused. Usually, it's the mother who is denying the request, but not always. There are times in California when paternity testing is necessary when it comes to child support issues. When talking, negotiating...
California divorce modifications: Settlements can be changed
The only constant in life is change. When a California couple finds themselves negotiating a divorce, settlements are usually fashioned using the couple's current circumstances. But life changes after divorce, and with those changes, modifications to any agreements...
Property division after divorce: Understanding the process
No matter how long a couple has been married, divorce can be an arduous, lengthy process. A couple divorcing in California who have amassed a sizable number of assets -- some of which may include property -- may not be aware of the ins and outs of the state's property...
Prenuptial agreement: Mary J. Blige sings spousal support blues
Singer Mary J. Blige was recently court ordered to retroactively pay her ex-spouse, who was also her former manager, $30,000 a month temporary spousal support along with her ex's legal fees. In the California singer's case, she and her ex signed a prenuptial agreement...
California grandparents can help grandchildren of divorce
Children are hit hard emotionally when they are told their parents are splitting up. They need some sense of normalcy in their lives, and the ones who might be able to give them that when their parents are facing divorce are their grandparents. Divorce is not...