Many family legal issues can come up during a divorce process. For example, if Kobe Bryant’s California divorce proceedings were to resume, it could cost the basketball player an estimated $1.36 million a month. There might be many other family law issues presented by the potential high-asset divorce if it were to proceed as well,… Continue reading →
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Visitiation Orders
When a family goes through a divorce, children tend to suffer the most. Divorce is a big change, and it is sometimes difficult for a child to understand why these changes are happening and what led to their parents’ split. These questions are sometimes far beyond what a child can comprehend, making these troubled times… Continue reading →
Unhappy marriage
A wedding is supposed to be a happy occasion. The couple has high hopes for a prosperous and loving future together. Unfortunately, this does not always happen – marital bliss can turn into misery and despair. A divorce may be contested or uncontested. When it is uncontested, the process moves along quickly. It means that… Continue reading →
Are you contemplating divorce?
You thought and thought about your decision to divorce your spouse for a very long time. You finally decided that divorce is your best option. Now, you must decide the best way to tell your spouse you want to end your marriage. If your marriage has deteriorated to this point, chances are your spouse probably… Continue reading →
Should I stay in my marriage?
In many cases, divorce can be compared to an emotional roller coaster. How many times have you decided that divorce is the right answer for you? How many times did you change your mind about your decision? Divorce does not happen overnight – there are steps that need to be taken before your judgment is… Continue reading →
Making divorce easier for the children
Divorce is never easy on a couple, regardless of who initiated it and for what reasons. It is especially difficult on children, particularly younger ones that do not understand what is happening between their parents. Although you can never take away the pain and confusion surrounding your children during the divorce process, there are ways… Continue reading →
Protecting assets after marriage
Even if you do not have a prenuptial agreement, there are ways to protect your marital assets during the divorce process. Everyone has heard of prenuptial agreements. Have you ever heard of a postnuptial agreement? This agreement allows couples to make a contract after the marriage. It is typically written when a couple experiences a… Continue reading →
Contemplating divorce?
In addition to emotional pain and financial stress, ending a marriage is legally a complex situation. California gives individuals other options instead of divorce. These include a legal separation or annulment, depending on your circumstances. In California, there are no-fault laws regarding divorce. This allows a person to file for divorce without showing that one… Continue reading →
Spousal maintenance
Spousal maintenance or alimony is monthly support that a husband or wife pays to the other spouse. The judge may order it paid for a short time period, longer periods of time or indefinitely, based on numerous factors. It is best when the amount of spousal maintenance is agreed upon by the two parties during… Continue reading →
Divorce and retirement accounts
I have been asked many times about what happens to 401(k) plans, pensions and other retirement accounts in a divorce. When it comes to marital assets, a retirement account that is involuntary or directly deducted from your paycheck will be one of your most substantial marital assets – other than your marital home. As a… Continue reading →
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