Gray seems to be the color associated with many marital rifts these days. More and more long-time married couples in California are making the decision to divorce, and those figures are increasing each year. It may be an especially painful experience not only for the...
Unlike child support, which courts order based on relatively strict guidelines, spousal support may vary significantly based on the discretion of the court and elements of a given marriage. In fact, spousal support is not always awarded in the first place. A court...
When a couple exchange their wedding vows, the world is rosy, and the last thing on their minds is splitting up. However, somewhere down the road, things may change. Many forward-thinking young California residents -- or millennials -- are doing some what-if planning...
The family of a man who apparently plotted a terrorist attack in San Francisco claims the despondency he felt over losing custody of his children compelled him in his actions. The 26-year-old never expressed any violent thoughts, his family members say. The California...
There is an old adage that says money makes the world go 'round. Most A-list celebrities believe that, including many who live in California at least part of the time. Rich and famous, it stands to reason that most of them want to protect their assets prior to getting...
When a married couple divorces, one party often has more to lose financially than the other. In California and elsewhere, some individuals have been less than honest when it comes to disclosing their assets in divorce proceedings, particularly when property division,...
Divorce is never easy, even in the best of circumstances when spouses agree to keep things amicable and work toward a fair resolution like responsible adults. Spouses with children and complicated assets often find it surprisingly complicated to reach far agreements...
Life circumstances are apt to change and chances are what was once fine in terms of a divorced couple's agreement may no longer be adequate. Then, there may be times when there are fraudulent things contained in an agreement or something that doesn't align with...
At the same time an unprecedented Supreme Court ruling in 2015 made it necessary for all states to recognize gay marriage, it also did the same for same-sex spouses wishing to separate. When a same-sex couple wishes to divorce, all states must recognize that divorce,...
If a proposed Republican bill passes, divorce and taxes will take on a whole new meaning. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would make tax deductions for alimony payments non-existent and create an income tax free zone for those receiving the funds. The law would not affect...