Divorce is rarely easy, either emotionally or legally. When divorcing spouses have no children and few assets to divide, the process may have fewer pitfalls and proceed smoothly, but many divorcing spouses have complex marital assets for division. California’s divorce law views married spouses as…
California’s community property divorce laws compel divorcing spouses to first fully disclose their assets, and then divide and distribute the marital assets equally between both spouses. This division occurs either between the spouses, lawyers, and mediators in an out-of-court divorce agreement, or through litigation in…
Divorce is emotionally and legally challenging under the best of circumstances, but when you’re facing divorce without money on your side, it’s even more intimidating—especially if your spouse has the funds to hire a great attorney. Is there any legal recourse when there’s an income…
Divorces are stressful and emotionally fraught. During the early days of the divorce process, with contentious issues in negotiation, custody questions, and a hearing looming ahead, your estate plan may be far from your mind. However, a diligent divorce attorney often reminds their divorce-case clients…
Marriage is an emotional commitment and a vow to share your life with a loving companion. However, in the eyes of the law, a marriage is also a legal contract. When divorce becomes the inevitable end of a marriage, breaking the contract has legal consequences,…
It may not be as romantic as flowers, champagne, and a diamond ring, but when you’re ready to announce your engagement, is it also time to sign a prenuptial agreement? Contrary to popular conception, a prenuptial agreement doesn’t mean you anticipate a divorce or that…
