Category: Divorce

Divorce 101 – What is Separate Or Community Property in a Divorce? Property and asset division is a major issue in most divorces, and it doesn’t help that the relevant laws are frequently complicated and confusing. Before you start the divorce process, you should understand whether your property is considered “joint” or “separate,” and how […]

Relationships, like individual needs, grow with time. If two people aren’t on the same page, they might need to think about splitting up. A separation is when a married couple lives apart but is still legally married. Usually, this is a time when the couple is trying to decide if they can stay together or […]

Every marriage has its struggles, and every marriage can overcome certain obstacles. However, some struggles are harder to overcome than others. Here are the Five struggles that are the most difficult to overcome: 1) Constant Criticism, 2) Lack of trust/infidelity, 3) Lack of intimacy, 4) Lack of patience/compromise, and 5) Lack of Forgiveness. Are you […]

The one issue that most divorcees have at this time is how to win a child custody battle. If reaching an agreeable, joint custody arrangement with an ex is out of the question, one must design a proper strategy for defending themselves and their children throughout child custody proceedings. The custody battle can be one […]

There are a few useful tips you should keep in mind in order to have a peaceful divorce. For example, try not to blame your ex for the divorce. You should also keep in mind that your children will take in a lot of your feelings and energies. Focus on financial issues and your children’s […]

In 2019, around 747,000 couples divorced in the United States. Divorce is typically time-consuming and emotionally demanding, and divorce proceedings can last up to a year and cost an average of $12,900. Although a lawyer is not required to obtain a divorce, the process is legally complex, and proceeding without one might be problematic, especially […]

There are numerous instances in which a copy of your divorce decree may be required. Some are as basic as presenting divorce documentation, while others involve bringing an ex-spouse back to court for violating the conditions of your divorce decision. If you are finally alone after a dreadful marriage and a lengthy, costly divorce proceeding, […]

Methods to protect your personal assets throughout a divorce California, being a community property state, considers a married couple to be one legal “community.” All assets and obligations acquired by either spouse during the marriage are considered shared property under the law. The courts usually divide this common property equally upon a divorce. There are, […]

A legal separation in California does not end a marriage or domestic partnership. Instead, it leads to a court assessing the rights and responsibilities of living-apart spouses. While legally separated parties are still married, they enjoy the benefit of enforceable court judgments separating their finances and determining child custody and support. They may also be […]