Ending a marriage will bring financial changes, and both California spouses will have to make adjustments going forward. Lifestyle expectations may change, and the higher earning spouse or custodial parent may also have new financial obligations due to spousal support...
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What are the immediate and long-term costs of a divorce?
The process of ending a marriage is emotionally challenging, and it can also be quite expensive. There are financial losses often associated with a divorce, and lifestyle adjustments are likely necessary for both parties. It may be helpful for a California adult to...
What assets are eligible for division in a California divorce?
One of the most complex aspects of ending a marriage is deciding how to divide marital property. In some divorces, California spouses are able to reach a reasonable agreement based on amicable discussions and negotiations. When an out-of-court solution is not...
Shielding interests before a financially complex divorce
The end of a marriage is a challenging process, especially when one party is determined to treat the other unfairly. Acrimonious divorces frequently end up in court with the two spouses fighting over assets, marital property, savings and more. If a California spouse...
A fair financial settlement for parents with joint custody
Many parents choose to continue to parent their children together after their divorce is final. Joint custody is often a beneficial choice for a family because it allows children to continue to have strong relationships with both parents. While it provides a sense of...
Preparing for divorce as a stay-at-home parent
Staying at home with your kids without having to juggle work and your parental duties may have come as a relief to you. You wanted to see every milestone your children reached, and your spouse earned a lucrative income that allowed you to focus all of your attention...
Divorce and retirement: protecting future interests
When a marriage is over, the two parties will have to divide their community property. This includes real estate purchases by both parties, jointly owned assets and retirement savings. When a California spouse is confronted with the possibility of leaving the marriage...
Hidden assets could affect your asset division outcomes
Getting a divorce is rarely anyone’s idea of an enjoyable experience. Even if California residents are ready to end their unhappy marriages and move on with their lives, the legal process of ending the relationship can be difficult and tedious at times. You may have...
Social media posts can affect property division decisions
The final terms of a divorce order could impact a California spouse for years to come. It’s crucial to make decisions with the pursuit of a comprehensive property division in mind, especially when it comes to social media. Because Facebook and other platforms offer...
Fighting for financial interests when one spouse is hiding assets
A key to financial security after divorce is securing the appropriate share of community assets and debts. This is impossible if both parties are not honest in the financial disclosure stage of the divorce process. If one spouse is hiding assets, it can lead to a...