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The Path to a Better Divorce
What Is Divorce Mediation?
When a marriage hits its breaking point, it’s hard to decide what to do next. No one wants a lengthy, contentious court battle. Ending the relationship will be difficult enough without adding more emotional stress. Fortunately, there are other options, such as divorce mediation.How Mediation WorksRather than one partner blindsiding another with a surprise divorce […]
Why Should You Avoid Dividing Your Property in Court?
In a marriage, couples accumulate property. Everything you own is considered property, from a video game to a sailboat. Once a couple decides to end their marriage, this property must be divided between them. This is often where divorce horror stories begin. You often hear visceral phrases like, “they bled me dry” or “trying to […]
Why Is Summary Dissolution Best for Short Marriages?
When you start a new life with someone, you hope that it lasts forever. Many marriages do last for quite a while, sometimes for life. However, the realities of life can cause a marriage to end earlier than expected. In a short marriage, there can be less assets to distribute. For this reason, ending a […]
Protecting Your Intellectual Property in Divorce
How Are Patents, Copyrights, and Royalties Divided?California laws dictate that any property acquired throughout a couple’s marriage is subject to equal division between the pair upon divorce. While many people are privy to the tangible assets these rules apply to, fewer are aware of the intangible items that may also be divided amongst a divorcing […]
How to Tell Your Spouse That You Want a Prenup
Establishing a Plan for After Your Happily Ever AfterDiscussing a prenuptial agreement with your spouse is difficult to do without giving the impression that you are bracing yourself for the end of your marriage before it even starts. Still, despite its unsavory reputation, premarital agreements are important, and the sooner you bring up your desire […]
The Steps Involved in Child Custody Mediation
Parents may elect to participate in child custody mediation in order to resolve their parenting plan disagreements and establish a visitation schedule that they can both benefit from. The process is typically pursued in the hopes that: The parents can make a plan that protects the children’s best interestsThe children can have regular visitation with […]
Do I Qualify for a Summary Dissolution?
Pursuing a Simplified End to Your MarriageDivorce can be a complicated and emotionally-draining process. Luckily, California offers alternative ways to end a marriage. Couples who have been together for a brief time and acquired few assets and debts may be eligible to pursue a summary dissolution.In order to qualify for a summary dissolution, you and […]
What Is Commingled Property in a Divorce?
When it comes to divorce, you hear a lot of talk about property. There are discussions about marital and non-marital assets and how they’re divided. These issues are particularly relevant to Californians, as the state operates on a model of “community property division.” In essence, divorce courts attempt to divide the marital assets evenly, giving […]
Tips for Holiday Co-Parenting
Keeping the Season Bright for AllThe holiday season can be both a magical time for family and friends and a bit of a headache for co-parents trying to manage all the events with their children. The blur caused by the various events happening coupled with how quickly everything flies by can make it challenging for […]
Dividing Debt in a Divorce
In a divorce, people often worry about money and property. We often hear about what someone “lost” in their divorce. However, we don’t always think about debt in that context. Debt is part of your overall financial portfolio. Just like savings and income, debt must be divided among spouses.In this article, we will discuss how […]
I’m Worried About Losing My Home in a Divorce. What Should I Do?
Divorce is hard enough without the pragmatic concerns surrounding it. You need time to heal and readjust, but now you must worry about income, support, and, of course, housing. For many, houses are more important than just a place to live. People have an emotional connection to their homes, especially if they were the primary […]
How An Ugly Divorce Can Affect Your Mental Health
Ending any romantic relationship is difficult, and ending a marriage is even harder. According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, divorce is the second most stressful event a person can experience, just after the death of a spouse. In a way, a divorce is much like a death. The person you know will be, […]