The last thing newlywed couples have on their minds is getting a divorce. However, the divorce rate in the United States is the sixth highest globally. Accordingly, in 2024, divorce will occur in close to 50% of all marriages. Put another way, there will be close to...
You want to take your kids on a fun road trip this summer. They don’t have school, so you’re taking some time off of work. You think it will be a good bonding experience for all of you, and you’re excited to see other parts of the country. But the catch is that this...
Moving in with your significant other is a big step in your relationship. It is important to have your rights and interests protected, especially in the event of unforeseen circumstances or relationship changes. This is where a cohabitation agreement comes in....
Prenuptial agreements are often all about establishing clarity and protection regarding financial matters in the event of divorce or death. As such, these documents can play an important role during estate planning. A prenuptial agreement can specify how assets...
Valuable marital property is often a primary source of conflict during California divorce proceedings. Spouses frequently fight over retirement accounts, real estate holdings and investments. Higher-value marital property can trigger emotional disputes and can make it...
If you’re getting divorced, it’s important to keep an eye on your finances in the months preceding the divorce. This is not an instantaneous process, and you and your ex-spouse will have many different details to sort through. One problem is that people will sometimes...
Divorce is a time of significant change for children. During this time, they depend on their parents to keep things as stable as possible. While this is challenging enough in even the best case, it’s even more difficult when one parent is an addict. One of the most...
Many married couples enter prenuptial or postnuptial agreements to clarify and address financial matters. Unmarried couples in California cannot enter marital agreements, but they have another option. A cohabitation agreement can offer many of the same benefits...
It may still be the depths of winter. However, for co-parents, it’s time to start planning for summer break. The long vacation period offers a chance for co-parents to spend quality time with children. It also requires careful planning to ensure a smooth, enjoyable...
There are a lot of misconceptions about community property laws like those that often come into play in California divorces. First off, even among the relatively few community property states, no two are exactly alike. In California, community property refers to...