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...

While there was surely a time when you trusted your spouse implicitly, those days may be long by the time you decide divorce is your best option. Issues of distrust can even expand into the divorce proceedings, if your spouse attempts to hide shared assets. Hiding...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Divorce is never easy. However there are some paths that do offer unique benefits. One of those paths, for some couples, is mediation. Mediation is often more flexible, less formal, less public and typically less time-consuming and expensive than going to court....

If you were to identify the primary reason why Rocklin residents so look forward to the holiday season, you are likely to hear that most appreciate the added time to spend with their families. As a parent working your way through a divorce, this may sound...

If you love to visit the same place regularly, you and your spouse may have decided to purchase a vacation home. Like all marital assets, though, you must address ownership of the property during your divorce. Commonly, divorcing spouses sell vacation getaways and...