When one spouse is awarded primary custody of the children, judges are often reluctant to interrupt the status quo – resulting in that spouse getting the house. However, because it is usually difficult for one spouse to handle the mortgage and running the household alone, the couple usually ends up selling the house and dividing… Continue reading →
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Do I need a postnuptial agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is a written contract signed and executed after the couple gets married detailing how to handle family matters if the marriage ends in divorce. Having a postnuptial agreement is more common than you think. Like the contents of a prenuptial agreement, it can include provisions for property division, support, etc. It is… Continue reading →
3 Big Mistakes Men Make During Divorce
Going through a divorce is not an easy time for either a man or a woman. A recent AARP study showed that women initiate two-thirds of divorces. The following are mistakes that men make during the divorce process: Leaving the family home – means you will have less time with your children and will double… Continue reading →
Can my marriage work?
A successful marriage often requires hard work and effort on both parts. Is the thrill gone in your marriage? Oftentimes, divorce looks like the right choice, but have you thought about surviving a divorce? There are many reasons for marital stress and dissatisfaction, but before you decide on divorce, you need to decide whether the… Continue reading →
Dissolution Of Domestic Partnership
A domestic partnership is a legal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life, but are not joined by marriage or a civil union. In California, it is almost equivalent to marriage. If the couple has a registered domestic partnership and they want to dissolve it, they need to file… Continue reading →
The Divorce Process; Who Get’s What?
Once your divorce papers are filed and served, neither spouse can sell property, remove children from the state of California, or change insurance policies. During the trial permanent orders are awarded regarding child custody, visitation and child support. The property, assets and debts are divided. California is a community property state which means the property… Continue reading →
I want a divorce, where do I start?
Are you thinking about divorce? Are you filled with emotions ranging from horror to knowing it was coming, but couldn’t face it? The decision to terminate your marriage can be one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. It can be emotionally stressful, financially taxing, and spiritually draining. It not only involves you… Continue reading →
Annulment
When a couple says, “I do”, it is supposed to be forever or “until death do us part”. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In most states, divorce may be the most common legal process for ending a marriage, but it may not be the only option available. Depending on your circumstances, it may… Continue reading →
I don’t want to divorce my spouse, can I challenge my divorce?
Everyone knows that it’s possible to get a divorce. But what if you don’t want to get divorced from your spouse? Is it possible to refuse to get divorced? The short answer is “no.” If your spouse wants to get divorced, you can certainly try to talk him or her out of it. You can… Continue reading →
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