When dealing with divorce, you also face the undeniable possibility of dealing with sabotage from your co-parent. This is especially true in rocky divorce cases where one spouse felt slighted in some way. The most crucial thing when dealing with parental alienation is...
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Who gets the house after the divorce?
When you and your spouse get a divorce, you have to figure out how to split the house. Unlike other assets, it may be harder to neatly divide a house in a way that is fair to both you and your spouse. There are two main ways you may handle your real estate. According...
Mediation and collaboration: resolving your divorce out of court
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you know it is time to move on with your separate lives. Unfortunately, divorce litigation is by nature antagonistic, pitting one spouse against another in a drawn-out process that can be invasive, time-consuming and...
How do you maintain control of alimony payments?
Because you have several assets and a high income, you want to protect your finances during your divorce. While you may not avoid alimony, can you control how much you owe your soon-to-be ex-spouse? Forbes offers tips for making alimony work in your favor. You may...
How can I parent with my narcissistic ex?
Joint custody is the most common arrangement for child custody after divorce. This means that both parents share legal and physical custody of any children. Of course, ideally, you and your ex-spouse are able to come together for the sake of the children even if you...
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...
The purpose of a QDRO during a divorce
When a divorce threatens to take away everything, many people in California look for any way possible to retain what is rightfully theirs. Keeping as much of their retirement as possible is a top priority for many people. Because retirement plans are strongly affected...
Do I need a forensic accountant?
An equitable divorce depends upon accurate accounting. Child support and spousal support calculations are income-based. The division of marital property requires an inventory and valuation of the parties’ assets and debts. A forensic accountant specializes in disputed...
What are the rules of divorce mediation?
Deciding to use mediation for your divorce can save you time and money. However, you need to make sure that you understand how the process works before you start. According to the California Courts, mediation involves a neutral third-party who will assist you and...
What factors go into valuing a business?
Business valuation is an incredibly valuable thing for a variety of situations. If you are divorcing, you will need to value your business in order to handle the property division aspect of resolving your marriage. Business News Daily explains that while it is hard to...