During a marriage, it is common for one spouse to earn less than the other. Women often earn less than their husbands due to factors such as the gender wage gap, household roles and more. For this reason, it is especially important for a California female facing a...
Over the last two tears, many couples have been through significant changes with jobs, finances and many other areas of their lives. For some couples, this time has led to the decision to file for divorce, a process that can bring even more changes to their lives. It...
Money is the one of the most common issues when a California couple is navigating the process of ending their marriage. Each side wants to ensure his or her long-term financial security, but it is also just as important to prepare for the financial realities of...
Couples decide to end their marriages for many reasons, but financial concerns continue to be one of the leading factors in this decision. Money-related problems, including carrying significant amounts of debt, are a point of contention for many California couples....
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...
One of the main goals during property division is to reach terms that allow both parties to have a strong and stable future. Preserving long-term interests is crucial as the decisions made during a divorce will impact one’s financial future, and it is prudent to think...
Divorce is a complex legal process that will bring financial changes for each spouse. Naturally, each is concerned with how this process will affect his or her long-term interests and the pursuit of a reasonable financial settlement. To have a better chance of...
One of the most pressing concerns many have is how the end of their marriage will affect their finances. Money is a common divorce concern, and a California spouse may consider steps they can take that will save them money and allow them to have a strong and stable...
The choices made during the divorce process will have an affect for years to come. This is why it is crucial to be careful and thoughtful at every step, but especially when making property division decisions. Financial mistakes at this stage of the divorce process...
One of the most complex aspects of a divorce is determining what should happen to marital property. Property division should result in each spouse receiving equal shares of all community assets. This is also the same for debt accumulated over the course of a marriage....
