There are many reasons why marriages crumble, such as an affair or domestic violence. Sometimes, spouses spend a considerable amount of time apart and realize that they are no longer interested in the relationship. Also, some marriages fail as a result of time apart. ...
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Life insurance may help guarantee spousal and child support
Divorce requires California couples to agree on key financial issues like alimony and child support. However, detailed financial arrangements can turn upside down if the paying spouse dies before fully satisfying his or her obligations. We have helped people plan for...
Credit card debt after divorce
Figuring out how to divide up a jointly entwined life is one of the hardest aspects of getting divorced. When you are in the throes of a divorce, it may be normal to assume that by documenting all of your decisions in a divorce decree, you will have the record of your...
How can collaborative law help my divorce?
When facing the end of a marriage, it is easy to become caught up in worry over the future. You and your spouse may have cultivated significant assets during your time together. And, what’s more, the fate of children may be intertwined with your divorce. The steps you...
About collaborative divorces
California couples who are considering ending their marriage and who want to avoid the antagonism and anxiety that can result from litigation may consider a collaborative divorce. In collaborative divorces, a couple with works with one another, along their respective...
Bird nesting could help children adjust to divorce
A new television show called "Splitting Up Together" offers a look at the concept of bird nesting. While it may be a comedy, the program could inspire divorcing parents in California to use this approach to keep the lives of their children stable. Bird nesting...
The potential benefits of collaborative divorce
California residents who want to resolve their divorce in a civil manner may benefit from a collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorce uses both mediation and negotiation to allow a couple to work together in an effort to create an agreement that both sides can...
Legal options for settling a dispute
California residents who are involved in a business or family dispute may know that the legal options available for resolving the issue include mediation, arbitration and trial. While all three options have some things in common, they each possess several advantages...
A unique way of sharing child custody
The well-being of children is a huge concern when parents decide to dissolve a marriage, and it is possible to make a divorce easier on kids when both parents work together. California parents in may wish to learn about so-called bird's nest custody and whether it...
Saving time and money with a collaborative divorce
Contested divorces that go into the litigation stage in California can be emotionally and financially damaging for both spouses and their children. According to one divorce lawyer, litigated divorces can easily cost $100,000 and take two years to reach a verdict. At...