marital agreements

Before marrying, a California couple may decide to enter into an agreement that would outline how they will divide their community property in the event of a divorce. A prenuptial agreement can reduce the need for litigation in case of a divorce, and it can ensure an...

The recent legal proceedings over defamation accusations between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have brought the details of their financial settlement to light. The couple divorced in 2016, with Ms. Heard pledging to donate all of her $7 million divorce settlement...

No one enters a marriage assuming that it will end in divorce someday, but it may be prudent to plan for this possibility. California couples planning to marry may benefit from a prenuptial agreement, a document that outlines how the property division process will...

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...

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...

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...

While it can seem like an unromantic endeavor, it is often prudent for engaged California couples to think about what will happen if their marriages end at some point in the future. Couples of all income levels will benefit from creating a marital agreement that will...

Planning a wedding is an exciting process, and California couples are focused on getting ready for the most important day of their lives during this time. In the midst of the preparation, it is difficult to consider what could happen if the marriage ends in divorce at...

Discussing what will happen in case a marriage ends in divorce can be awkward between two people who have not yet married. While it can be an uncomfortable discussion, it is often an important one for two California adults who are planning to spend the rest of their...

While California couples likely do not get married assuming they will end up divorced in the future, it is still prudent to plan for this contingency. Prenuptial agreements allow two parties to come to an agreement on issues related to property division and other...