California is one of only a handful of states that adheres to the community property method of asset division, which means most things you acquired during your marriage are shared property with your soon-to-be former spouse. However, some belongings are exempt. Here...
As a business owner preparing for a new marriage, you have many considerations regarding your future. While you hope your business stays successful and your marriage lasts, neither comes with a guarantee. According to CDC, more than 630,000 people divorced nationwide...
When same-sex couples divorce, they face the same issues as any other couple. They must determine how to divide assets and co-parent children. While same-sex divorces are essentially the same as any other, there are a few issues to be aware of. Parentage and custody...
Even with the decline in divorce rates, there were still approximately 630,000 divorces in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these divorces involve young children. Divorce is an adult issue. Parents need to approach children...
After getting engaged, there are many tasks you need to complete to prepare for your wedding. As you make wedding plans, one step you and your spouse should consider taking is the creation of a prenuptial agreement. Divorce is common, and the Centers for Disease...
Alternatives to the traditional divorce process are increasingly popular in the Bay Area. Instead of enduring a drawn-out fight over property division, spousal support and child custody, divorcing couples can turn to one of several alternative dispute resolution (ADR)...
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, you may have concerns about how the court might divide your property. That may be especially true if you have complex or high-value assets, like real estate investments or ownership in a business. The first thing to know is...
Many Californians consider getting a prenup taboo because it presumes the marriage will fail, but in cases where one or both spouses are business owners, it’s simple practicality. Divorce is a reality for nearly half of all marriages, and a prenuptial agreement allows...
Divorce takes a toll on any family. Breaking up and separating your lives is an emotional and stressful process. Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2015. All lesbian and gay couples can now seek the same legal protections as any other couple getting divorced....
Telling your children you and their other parents plan to split is almost always a difficult conversation. It may, too, prove to be a conversation your kids always remember. However, you may be able to make it less stressful or painful by planning out the conversation...
