Reaching a child custody agreement is a complex process that becomes even more challenging when parents live in different countries. This situation introduces additional factors like international laws, travel logistics and cultural differences that parents need to...
Divorce
Divorce of International Couples in U.S. Courts
Divorce is never a simple matter, but there are a number of additional complicating factors for international couples. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse live across borders, it is important to know how to move forward with your divorce in the United States courts....
Marital property vs. separate property in California
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...
3 key considerations for same-sex divorces
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...
3 tips for talking to children about divorce
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...
What happens to your assets during a California divorce?
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...
Why you need a prenuptial agreement as a business owner
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...
3 key considerations in a same-sex divorce
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....
Talking to your children about divorce
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...
4 tips to help you prepare for divorce mediation
As with any important undertaking, preparation is essential. So it is with divorce mediation. Here are four tips to help you prepare, get well organized and enter the mediation process with confidence. 1. Talk to your spouse If you have decided on mediation as the...
