Divorce and its financial repercussions can affect a California spouse for years to come. While money-related changes are inevitable, it is prudent to consider how to mitigate negative consequences as much as possible, especially with retirement savings. With...
Year: 2021
High-earning women will benefit from a prenuptial agreement
There are certain steps that a California couple may benefit from considering before they walk down the aisle, and this includes planning for the possibility of a divorce. Even if it seems unromantic to discuss this topic before walking down the aisle, there are many...
How to protect financial interests before marriage
A California couple preparing to marry can take specific steps that will allow them to face the future with confidence. By drafting a prenuptial agreement, the two parties can protect their financial interests by outlining how property division will work in case of...
A short-term perspective during divorce causes long-term problems
When walking through the legal process of ending a marriage, it is easy to allow short-term feelings to dictate decisions. Focusing on what feels best in the moment can lead to decisions that will actually cause long-term problems after the divorce is final. Any...
3 things to know about spousal support in divorce
When you and your spouse decided to settle in California after your wedding day, you no doubt had all sorts of dreams and plans for your life together. As you look back on all of that now, it might seem hard to imagine that more than 10 or 20 years have gone by....
Practical protections available in a prenuptial agreement
Falling in love and preparing to marry is an exciting time for a California couple, but it is also a time to prepare for the future. For individuals who have been in marriages previously, it will be especially important to shield financial interests and ensure...
Postnuptial agreements could benefit some couples
When a couple marries, the last thing they want to plan for is the possibility of divorce in the future. The prospect of what will happen if the marriage ends can seem like an unromantic topic to consider, but crafting a prenuptial agreement can be a prudent decision...
When should a couple discuss a prenuptial agreement?
The days and weeks leading up to a wedding are an exciting time for a California couple. In the flurry of preparations, couples may not consider why they may need to prepare for the possibility of a divorce in the future. It is often best to discuss a prenuptial...
Pop stars aren’t the only ones who need prenuptial agreements
Pop star Britney Spears recently became engaged to her long-time boyfriend, and there is a significant amount of money on the line. In the event of a divorce, she could lose much of her wealth and assets, which is why she would be wise to have a prenuptial agreement...
Important asset details to consider during divorce
Going through a divorce at any age poses its difficulties. However, the closer a person is to retirement, the more difficult recovering financially from ending a marriage may be. Of course, that does not mean that you need to remain married in order to remain...