Navigating the legal and emotional aspects of divorce is challenging for parents, but the breakup of a family is even harder for children who have no control over the decisions or the process of dissolving the marriage. For children, their parent’s divorce may feel like…
The divorce process is always a turbulent time. Divorcing spouses face the tough financial consequences of transforming a joined household into two separate ones, at the same time that they’re navigating the difficult emotions that come with separation. In California, the state’s 50/50 division of…
Ending a marriage is a difficult decision. If you love your home and wish to keep it, the fact that California’s community property laws require a 50/50 division of marital assets can be a big concern. Whether your reasons are pragmatic—such as affordability, close proximity…
Marriage is more than just a romantic union, it’s also a contract between two people who plan to share their lives. While couples rarely give great consideration to the legal aspects of a first marriage when they walk down the aisle, experiencing a divorce makes…
In California, the family courts make all decisions based on a child’s best interests. Deciding custody matters is one of the most important factors in determining a positive outcome for the children of divorced parents. Since ultimately the court wishes to make a decision in…
During the turbulent emotions and challenging legal proceedings of a divorce, some spouses make bad financial decisions that can potentially impact the rest of their lives. Under California’s community property divorce laws, a couple’s marital assets must be divided as close to 50/50 as possible….
