In California, the end of a marriage can be an emotionally wrenching time with both parties wondering what the future holds. There are many issues that come to the forefront with any divorce including property and debt division, spousal support, child custody, child...
You may have climbed the corporate ladder to workplace success so you could provide for yourself and your family. Sadly, family relationships can fall apart and some people in Torrance may find themselves facing divorce. If so, it is important to be aware of what how...
A lot of people who get divorced worry about their long-term financial stability. This is understandable given the significant financial ramifications associated with marriage dissolution. While California is a community property state, meaning that your marital...
The spousal support laws in California are gender neutral. Therefore, even as a stay-at-home dad you may be entitled to alimony. Keep in mind, though, that an award of spousal support isn’t automatic. Instead, if you and your spouse can’t negotiate resolution on this...
For divorcing couples, it is helpful to take a look at how property division is conducted during a California divorce. California is a community property division state which helps determine how property will be divided if the couple decides to divorce or domestic...
California is a community property state, which means that the marital estate should be divided equally. That sounds easy enough, but the truth of the matter is that the process is oftentimes more complicated than many people realize. One reason is because spouse’s...
Some Californians who are served with divorce papers are surprised that their spouse wants to end the marriage. They might have been aware that there were problems, but did not think it would reach the point where the marriage was near its end. Or they might have been...
Most Californians who sign a prenuptial agreement hope – or assume – that the agreement will never need to be enforced. Unfortunately, life is uncertain, and even the happiest of marriages can fail. Moreover, life changes can make some prenuptial agreements appear to...
Divorce is hard for children of all ages, but teenagers are in a particularly difficult position. They are old enough to understand what’s going on, but they may not have enough life experience to really understand all the ways that the divorce could impact them or...
One of the most vexing issues faced by divorcing couples in California is child support for minor children. The problem can become even more difficult if the ex-spouse who is responsible for paying child support decides to move from the state. This post will provide...