When you want to divorce an emotionally abusive partner, you may think that these details will not have any effect on your divorce. However, this is far from the truth. The truth of the matter is that any type of abuse against a partner must be visited in divorce proceedings, especially in cases where assets… Continue reading →
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Do’s and Don’ts: Cohabitation and if It’s the Choice for You
If you choose not to get married but you want to live together, cohabitation may sound like the thing for you. There is a deep interest in cohabitation in our modern times because people are afraid that their marriage will collapse, due to the high divorce rates in the U.S. Some people may feel like… Continue reading →
Domestic Battery Laws and Charges in California
Domestic abuse occurs when physical violence takes place between two people who are married, live together, or are dating. If your partner has assaulted you, this is known as domestic battery, domestic violence, domestic abuse, or assault family violence. Criminal battery allegations can be very serious, but domestic battery charges are generally the most serious… Continue reading →
How Do I Know if It’s Domestic Violence?
Did you know that a woman is assaulted or beaten in the U.S. every 9 seconds? A surprising fact is that 1 in 3 women have been physically abused by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. Many of the women who are being abused and getting a divorce will find themselves in… Continue reading →
Ending a Marriage Through Summary Dissolution
Are you looking for a “simple” divorce option? Do you and your spouse agree that this is in your best interest after weighing the options? Then you may qualify for something known as “summary” divorce, or a dissolution. Many people go through a dissolution each year after realizing that the process is actually very simple… Continue reading →
Who Gets the House After Divorce?
In the midst of a divorce, assets are divided, one of the most valuable both financially and emotionally being the marital home. In some cases, there is a mortgage left on the house and many emotions involved with who will take care of things given the circumstances. Divorce is already laced with turmoil and so… Continue reading →
The Best Ways to Deal With Divorcing an Alcoholic
Marriages laced with an alcohol abuse problem are made that much more complicated. For instance, you may realize that a divorce is made more difficult because one party is so inconsistent and dealing with the alcohol abuse puts you in a tough position. The truth is, alcohol abuse leaves many areas of stress on a… Continue reading →
Receiving Spousal Support – The Duration Timeline
When you are in the midst of a divorce, spousal support may be one of the points of interest on your mind. Let’s say that you are somebody who has been out of the working world for quite some time – how will you survive financially on your own? To some extent, this is why… Continue reading →
Bifurcation in a California Divorce Proceeding
If you are involved in the divorce process, you have probably not yet heard of something known as “bifurcation.” In divorce terms, this means that a judge is able to grant a divorce before an agreement on all outstanding issues has been reached. If certain conditions are met in California, a couple may be eligible… Continue reading →
California Domestic Violence Prevention Act
The California Domestic Violence Prevention Act defines domestic violence as, “Intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury.” In addition, it says, “Placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to the person or to another. Engaging in any behavior that has been or could be illegal, such as molesting,… Continue reading →
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