What happens to your frozen embryos when the marriage is over? For IVF couples going through a divorce, the most painful asset to divide is often the frozen embryos. If you are facing a divorce with reproductive material in storage, understanding how California family...
A final divorce judgment can bring relief, but some important records might still need attention. Accounts, insurance policies, titles and estate documents may still list a former spouse unless you make the changes yourself. Reviewing these records can help you avoid...
Divorcing later in life can be a different experience than splitting up at a younger age. Since your priorities change with age, a unique set of obstacles may emerge with them. Here are some of the challenges you might encounter. Financial problems A grey divorce...
Choosing to end a marriage is never easy, but the way you choose to do it can drastically change your quality of life during the transition. In California, where the legal system can be notoriously slow and expensive, an uncontested divorce offers a peaceful...
The transition to an independent household often begins with intense financial uncertainty. When one spouse controls the primary income, the lower-earning partner may wonder how to cover groceries or rent. California law addresses this through pendente lite orders....
Dividing property in a divorce can be stressful, but inherited assets often carry unique concerns. You may wonder if your spouse can claim the money or property you received from your family. In California, understanding how the court treats these assets during...
Most of us, at one time or another, have said something that we later regret. While that oftentimes leads to emotional anguish and strained relationships, in the context of divorce, these statements can have wider reaching implications. In fact, these statements might...
Navigating divorce involves a fork in the road: do you settle your differences out of court or proceed to a judge-decided trial? In California, you have the option to do either. However, understanding the differences between these paths is critical to controlling your...
Southern California professionals like lawyers, doctors, financial advisors, insurance agents and others who provide white-collar services may wind up facing a divorce. California’s divorce laws are the same for professionals operating their own practices and others...
California divorces can be complicated with a seemingly endless list of issues that need to be navigated. Property division frequently comes to the forefront with both parties wanting to retain as much as possible. In some cases, it is a simple and relatively amicable...