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…
Establishing a first home together is one of the greatest moments in a marriage, but when a couple’s marriage journey sadly ends in divorce court, what happens to their home is often one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. For many spouses, the…
Divorce is an emotional time, but when it comes to making important financial decisions after a divorce in Huntington, it’s important to resist reacting impulsively while emotions are raw. Sometimes one spouse’s portion of a divorce settlement agreement results in a significant lump sum amount…
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…
