California is a community property state, which can make divorce very stressful. Some spouses try to protect themselves from financial devastation during a divorce by negotiating a prenuptial agreement during their engagement. Prenuptial agreements are valuable tools....
Not that long ago, it was highly unusual for couples to cohabitate even briefly prior to marriage. These days, though, it is increasingly common for couples to commit without ever legally marrying. There are numerous reasons why you might not want to marry your...
As part of your divorce agreement, you and your ex must draft a parallel parenting plan for your shared children. Just as you did not know how to navigate divorce, you also do not know how to create a parenting plan. Healthline explains the process of drafting a...
Couples with children eventually need to work out custody arrangements if they divorce or break up. In California, state law protects the rights of both parents while centering the best interests of the children in all custody matters. Where you live after the divorce...
When you and your husband or wife decide to split up in California, you may wonder whether your ex is going to have any entitlement to collect from your Social Security retirement or disability benefits. Depending on circumstances such as how long your marriage...
Postnuptial and prenuptial agreements are pretty much the same except for one small detail. U.S. News and World Report explains the difference between the two types of agreements is one occurs before the marriage and the other occurs after the marriage. A postnuptial...
When you choose to divorce your spouse, your children may feel stressed when new custody arrangements or other plans happen. Learning how to combat these feelings can help you both feel more prepared for the upcoming change. Be direct According to Psychology Today,...
When some individuals divorce, they feel a definite financial pinch and may try to hide assets from their ex-spouse, but how difficult is it to use cryptocurrency to conceal it? CNBC reports that more than 20 million people in the United States currently own...
If you are in love with another person but are not considering marriage, you might still want to live with your loved one and share some of the privileges of married life. Drafting a cohabitation agreement may help you and your partner protect your property rights and...
When you split from your California spouse, you need to figure out how to divide the value of your shared home and other assets you amassed together along the way. However, things become more complicated when you also need to figure out what to do with the family pet...