A mediator is a neutral third party who helps guide divorce mediation. This person is not associated with either spouse. He or she is not a judge. The mediator's job is to listen to each person, help guide communication, assist with understanding options and take...
Divorce
What happens to the pet in a California divorce?
When you divorce your California husband or wife, you may wonder what happens to any pets the two of you shared before the split. While California typically splits any assets acquired between you during your divorce in an equitable manner, things work a bit...
What should you do after your spouse asks for a divorce?
Even when divorce is in the best interest of a family, the process is still overwhelming. This is especially true when the other spouse is the one who files for divorce. Many people feel blindsided upon learning the news, which can negatively affect decision-making...
How does divorce affect student loan debt?
You already know that you and your former spouse must divide all shared assets during divorce. However, couples must also decide how to split any shared debt, which often includes student loan debt. Student loans can incur hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, so...
Who gets the rings when married couples split?
Even though marriages end all the time, many divorcing couples have mixed feelings about calling it quits. After all, while you are heading quickly for an inevitable divorce, you have thousands of memories of happier times. These memories likely include your...
Asset and property division in a community property state
California is a community property state, which means that after a divorce, marital property is split right down the middle. This is a broader category that can include any property acquired during the marriage, any income earned during the marriage and any debts...
Dividing outstanding debts during a divorce in California
Regardless of their income levels, financial issues reflected a significant cause of concern for 64% of the adults surveyed for the American Psychological Association’s 2020 “Stress in America” study. As reported by the AARP, a top contender for long-term marital...
What can a postnuptial agreement do?
Prenuptial agreements establish ground rules for divorce. They allow you and your spouse to set terms regarding property division and alimony, as well as establishing who owns what going into the marriage. Couples can also develop plans during the marriage. According...
Dealing with a 401(k) in a divorce
You may feel prepared going into your divorce proceedings in California, yet there are almost certainly a few aspects that will likely catch you off-guard. One of these (according to feedback from our past clients here at Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP) is the...
Can unmarried couples still get a divorce?
Divorce in California, as in some other states, is not just for married couples. The law also allows divorce and other separation options for domestic partners and other long-term relationship arrangements. Just because you did not formally get married for any reason...