Though a marriage dissolution can be difficult to go through, not all divorces have to be contentious. California affords couples who agree to file for divorce various ways to resolve a separation amicably. If you are wondering how to file for divorce in California when…
California is a community property state, which means that divorcing couples share their marital or community property equally as well as their debts. While property division is a major focal point, every divorce is unique and even a seemingly simple process can become confusing. If…
If you are considering filing for divorce, or if you have been served with divorce papers, it is important to have skilled legal counsel on your side to help guide you through the divorce process in California. Attempting to navigate the law on your own…
No couple gets married with the intention of one day ending that marriage. However, sometimes, the dissolution of the marriage is inevitable, no matter how hard one or both of the spouses try to hold it all together. Divorce proceedings can be painful, and most…
No matter the circumstances, divorce proceedings are often stressful and emotionally charged. They are life-changing events and can have an impact on you for years to come. The legal proceedings of divorce require the court system to finalize the matter, which can be a time-consuming…
Spousal support can be a complicated part of a divorce, which is already a very financially straining process. Many husbands worry that they will lose part of their wealth while paying support to their ex-spouse. Some worry: does a husband have to support his wife…
There are many stressors for spouses who are beginning the process of a divorce, both financial and emotional. The divorce process requires the division of assets, decisions about spousal support, and determinations for child custody and support if minor children are involved. Women who are…
Various marriage and divorce laws have been changing for years, especially in response to the legalization of same-sex marriages. Among these changes are the residency requirements for LGBT divorce in California. The landmark Supreme Court ruling of 2015, Obergefell v. Hodges, made the legality of…
A divorce is often followed by both spouses feeling uncertain about the future and the state of their affairs. The division of property is often one of the most complicated matters in any divorce. You or your spouse may be wondering if you will be…
If you are in the process of filing for a divorce, one stressful question you may be asking yourself is whether you will need to pay alimony to your spouse. Unfortunately, alimony is not so straightforward, and there are several different circumstances the court evaluates…
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