Marriage is supposed to be a happy event that is blanketed in a promising future. Yet, all too often there are financial concerns that loom over marital relationships. One party may not work or might have significantly more debt than the other, or he or she may have...
Year: 2020
Three points to consider when getting a divorce
Making the decision to divorce is not one most people make lightly. Often it comes on the heels of months or years of fighting or simply drifting apart. If you are considering divorce in Monterey, there are some points to keep in mind to protect your interests....
Social media can play a pivotal role in your divorce
For better or worse, social media has become a part of our daily lives. While social media can provide an effective outlet to vent your frustrations during a divorce, you have to be careful. What you say online could be used against you. That being said, social media...
What is a cohabitation agreement and when might I need one?
For a variety of reasons, some people in a romantic relationship in Monterey choose to live together without getting married. Known as “cohabitation” it is important to know that there are certain legal issues that can arise between cohabitating partners. Property...
What is a postnuptial agreement?
Engaged couples enter prenuptial agreements as a precaution to agree on the division of their property and debt if they ever divorce. But couples may have never gotten around to entering a prenuptial agreement while planning their wedding or circumstances may have...
Minimize the many challenges of a gray divorce
If you’re over the age of 50 and considering divorce, then you might have some very real concerns about what your life will look like if you decide to dissolve your marriage. Child custody likely isn’t much of an issue, but property division can dictate your financial...
How child custody is determined in California
Understanding child custody factors that form the basis for child custody decisions can be helpful for parents divorcing in California to understand. Child custody determinations are always based on what is in the best interests of the child which is determined by...
Divorce considerations when you and your ex live in different states
When married people in California separate, it is not unusual for one spouse to move to a different state. They may be following a new romantic partner, chasing a job opportunity, or they might simply feel like putting hundreds or thousands of miles between themselves...
Here are some tips to successful divorce negotiations
Many people who go through divorce find the property division process to be a stressful endeavor. Not only are there a lot of assets to address, but arguing over who gets what can be grueling. But as daunting as property division can be, you can minimize your stress...
Businesses make divorce more complicated for their owners
There is a financial component to the divorce where the assets are equitably distributed. It can involve property, retirement plans, money, stocks, art, and other assets, but business owners will often face additional complications if they hope to maintain ownership....