No one would say divorce is painless, but California's no-fault divorce law makes it relatively straightforward. No one has to prove that the other spouse did anything wrong. Rather, one party need only petition for divorce by saying the couple have irreconcilable...

Alimony is a legal construct that attaches to many California divorces. It establishes a system of payments from a person to their former spouse for an established amount of time. Not all divorces result in alimony awards as some divorces end with two financially...

When a Monterey area couple believes their marriage is heading for a divorce it can be a traumatic time for the whole family. There are many details that need to be worked out in a divorce settlement and there are mistakes that can be made during this process. Some of...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

It's no secret that divorce is hard on a lot of children. In many instances, it shatters their perception of their world and stability. As scary as that might sound to you, you need to recognize that there are things that you can do to minimize or even completely...