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...
Divorce
How should you deal with your marital home?
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...
Avoid financial missteps during your divorce
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...
What do you risk when you lose your temper during a divorce?
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...
Spending time apart and divorce
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. ...
What is a summary dissolution in California?
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...
What is gray divorce?
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...
How does the SCRA affects your divorce?
Divorce complicates anything, but it can tangle things more when you or your spouse is on active duty in the military. The two emotional tolls of active duty and separation are a high burden to carry, which is why certain federal acts are in place to relieve said...
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...
Grey Divorce: A Light at the end of an Unhappy Tunnel
In California, older spouses involved in long-lasting marriages may view grey divorces as happy events. For many older couples, life is a burden too difficult to bear. Marriages often become unbearable because the spouses are no longer compatible. Divorce was frowned...