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...
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...
When facing the end of a marriage, you may encounter numerous essential topics to address while preparing a strategy to safeguard your future. The process of property division alone may leave you facing a variety of difficult decisions while taking steps to identify...
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...
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...
Many financial changes are in store for a California spouse as he or she initiates the formal process of ending a marriage. Divorce requires the division of all marital property, which will lead to necessary lifestyle changes and other adjustments. Despite the...
There may be few changes in life as stressful and harrowing as going through the end of a marriage. If you and your spouse choose to part ways, you might have concerns about how the outcome of your divorce will affect your life and about the steps to take to prepare...
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....
