Divorce

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...

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...

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...

There are many reasons why collaborative and mediated divorces are very popular. Choosing collaboration or mediation is a good way to keep the costs of your divorce on the lower side and get through the process as quickly as possible. At its heart, divorce is a...

As you prepare for your divorce proceedings in California, one question inevitably surfaces: who gets the house? Dealing with the equitable division of a marital home can be one of the most complex and contentious aspects of a divorce. The pros and cons of fighting to...

If you are facing divorce, remember that any financial mistakes you make could be costly. Here are five tips to help you manage your finances and avoid potentially expensive missteps. Monitor your expenses Track your income and expenses. Write everything down and...

Your behavior during a divorce may not be representative of the marriage you shared with your soon-to-be-ex. But in the unfortunate scenario where you do act out on negative emotions, an outburst may jeopardize your marital stakes. As Forbes points out, displays of...

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. ...

In California, you have a few options for separation: divorce, legal separation and annulments. Divorce is hard, even when it is easy. But it can be easier with a summary dissolution if you meet a few requirements. You and your spouse may hop out of a failing marriage...

While the length of a marriage is often used as an indicator of its strength, this is not always the case. In recent years the divorce rates for older couples have accelerated, while general divorce rates have been on the decline. Known as gray divorce, this process...