The family home is the most valuable asset that many California couples own. Real estate of any kind is not cheap these days, especially in California. As a result, most people have a mortgage to finance the purchase of their home. What happens to the family home and...
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Divorce
Do I need a post-nuptial agreement?
You may not have believed you needed a pre-nuptial agreement when you got married. But our circumstances often change over the course of many years of marriage. Perhaps you or your spouse got a job promotion with a significant salary increase or one of you came into a...
How to deal with a lying spouse during divorce
There’s no doubt that divorce is an emotional experience. But you have to find a way to navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of your marriage dissolution if you want to secure an outcome that protects your best interests, including your financial...
Report: California most expensive state for divorce
As we all know too well, the cost of living is high in California. This is largely the result of supply and demand: Lots of people want to live in our state to enjoy its mild weather, natural beauty and dynamic culture, therefore the cost of housing rises. Housing...
What is a Standard Family Law Restraining Order?
In California family law, when people hear the term “restraining order,” they will automatically think it relates to domestic violence or abuse. However, there are other types of restraining orders that are designed to protect people’s interests as the divorce moves...
Combating claims that a prenuptial agreement was not voluntary
In California, it is common for people to try and protect themselves before and even during a marriage with a premarital or a post-marital agreement (also referred to a prenuptial and postnuptial agreements). Since the state template is based on community property and...
What is a QDRO?
Many couples are aware that if they decide to divorce, their marital property will need to be divided. This property includes retirement accounts and there is a process they must go through to ensure these assets are allocated correctly. QDRO key elements A Qualified...
Divorce is becoming a more viable option for older Americans
Any time a couple in California is going through a divorce, there’s a lot on the line. For example, younger couples with minor children may prioritize custody and support arrangements over property and debt division. However, for older couples who may no longer have...
The financial challenges of divorce
Divorce presents many financial challenges, some for the short term, some for the long term. If you are contemplating divorce, it is important to think about how you will manage your finances both during the divorce and moving forward. Short-term financial challenges...
Modifying an order for child support in Long Beach
People in Los Angeles County believe that when a judge signs off on a divorce, that is the absolute end to the matter. However, life is uncertain, and many unforeseeable events can occur that may require an order for child support to be modified. Both parents are...