In the last several weeks, the world learned that Bill and Melinda Gates, two of the wealthiest people in the world, plan to end their marriage in divorce. The Gates’ have been married for almost three decades and share three adult children. Their decision to divorce...
California couples go through divorce for many different reasons. While the grounds that different parties base their divorces on may be similar, the actual facts and circumstances that led to their divorces will vary greatly. Unique factors alter the ways that...
California residents who are going through a divorce case probably have quite a few concerns on their minds. For example, in divorce cases that involve minor children, issues such as child custody and child support will likely need to be addressed, in addition to the...
When a couple decides to divorce, the court may determine that one of the spouses is entitled to spousal support or alimony. Typically, the spouse that earns less income can receive monthly payments or a lump sum payment from their ex-spouse to help them support...
Military service is essential to the protection of our free nation, but active duty servicemembers may spend long periods away from their families. Lengthy deployments can cause strain on a marriage, and if a couple’s marriage is already rocky, could lead the spouse...
Divorce can be a difficult process for couples to go through and they may have questions about how to divide their property and debt. There is helpful information available to explain how to navigate this process. Property division Sometimes, couples can agree on a...
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....