With so many feelings, memories and shared friends; it's no wonder that the divorce process has often been equated to an emotional roller coaster. Add in very important concerns like children and finances and it's no wonder some divorces end up becoming contentious...
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Why a prenuptial agreement may be deemed invalid
Prior to tying the knot, many individuals who own property or have a considerable amount of assets request that a betrothed sign a prenuptial agreement. While it may not be considered the most romantic of pre-marital gestures, in the case a marriage doesn't end up...
Gray divorcees focus should be on retirement funding
Within the past two decades, the divorce rate among couples over the age of 50 has significantly increased. Many of these divorces take place after decades of marriage, making the emotional and financial aspects of so-called gray divorces more life-altering and...
Alimony restrictions in prenuptial agreements can be challenged
Divorcing individuals are faced with many challenges and forced to make many decisions. Aside from child custody matters, perhaps the most anxiety-producing and contentious divorce topic revolves around the division of marital assets. While California divorce laws...
Divorce mediation and child custody disputes
Child custody matters require preparation whether tried in court or in mediation. Though it's often a contentious issue, it's generally best for both parties if openness, patience and compromise are practiced. Mediation is often a good forum for putting these traits...
Societal shifts result in more moms paying child support
When a couple in Sacramento County decides to divorce, matters related to the division of assets and property must be sorted out. In divorce cases where children are involved, a couple must also come to a resolution about or turn to the courts to decide matters...
High-asset divorcees face unique challenges
While it can certainly make life more comfortable and enjoyable, money can't buy happiness. As testament to this notion, California residents recently learned that the 18-year marriage of actors Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas has come to end. Upon filing the...
Til Facebook do us part: social media and divorce
You see them while walking down the street, grabbing a coffee and working out at the gym; individuals whose full attention is directed toward their cellphones. Today, it seems like everyone has a cellphone and many belong to one or more social networking websites. In...
Can The Parties Be Separated In A Placer County Custody Mediation?
In Placer County child custody cases, the parties are automatically referred to Placer County Family Court Services to do child custody mediation. In other circumstances, if the parties request it, mediation will be handled by a Placer County approved private...
Best Interest of the Child as the Basis of a Placer County Child Custody Order
The Placer County child custody court has one important consideration in making child custody orders between competing parents: the best interest of the children. Simply put, the Placer County court looks for the custody arrangement will maximize the children's...