Divorce

Splitting up a marriage almost inevitably throws off your whole world. Everything gets put on hold - but your finances don't necessarily have to. Here's how to stay financially stable and independent in California after your marriage has come to an end. Money is the...

Life insurance is a detail many divorcing couples have to deal with. A judge decides the terms of child support and alimony when couples can't settle. A California judge can order life insurance to cover any obligations of the paying parent. Life insurance allows the...

When you came into your marriage you likely had some property of your own, such as a car, electronics or even a house. And you likely had some debts, such as credit card debt or a car loan. Then, during your marriage, you continued to buy more things, earned an income...

If there are children involved, joint custody is one of many processes determined during a divorce. Joint custody is a legal arrangement where parents share both legal and physical custody of their children. Children in California will share time with each parent and...

Although there's no secret formula for the perfect divorce in California, you can still set yourself up for success in this challenging and often painful process. By taking certain steps and preparing yourself in a few key ways, you'll have some idea of what to expect...

Many California couples take out a mortgage together with the understanding they’ll be married for life to pay off the mortgage together. As a result, California residents have many questions about how to handle mortgages in a divorce. How is the mortgage split in a...

Divorce is a common occurrence for many California couples. However, if you have children, the end of your marriage can significantly affect them in a variety of ways. Their performance in school may suffer Children might show poor school performance while their...

In California, no one goes into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, but unfortunately, it does happen. If you are going through a divorce, it is important to make sure you are taking the necessary steps. Original petition for divorce This document officially...

When California couples decide to divorce, they have a few options. Mediation is one, but if you’re considering this route, it’s important to know what it entails. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a process that sees you and your spouse meeting with a...

During a divorce, residents of California will need to divide their property. Understanding how the division of property works in the state is important to ensure that it is split correctly during the divorce settlement. Types of property During divorce negotiations,...