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What to Expect – Typical Divorce Settlements in California

What happens if you reside in California and you are seeking a divorce? These can be some extremely confusing and trying times, but you will make it through, especially with an experienced divorce attorney on your side. Luckily for you, we have the facts regarding California divorce cases. In California, there are two types of… Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Divorce: Why Mediation or Collaborative are the Best Options

When a couple decides to get a divorce, there are a few different options available for them to use. These options are as follows:   Litigation: The couple can decide to take their divorce and the issues involved in their divorce to a judge in order to attempt to divide their property and handle issues… Continue reading →

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What to Expect in Divorce Court: What Happens and Why?

What should you expect when you are going to go to divorce court? How can you prepare yourself for going to divorce court? There are several things that you need to keep in mind when you are going to go to court for your divorce, such as: the judge is most likely busy and will… Continue reading →

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How Can I Sell My House During a Divorce? How Can I Keep It? Answers and Practical Solutions

Even when a couple has an amiable divorce and has just decided they want to go their separate ways without any lingering animosity toward each other, divorce can still be a difficult and draining process for both of the parties involved. One of the biggest problems that couples face when going through a divorce is… Continue reading →

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What Are the Grounds for Divorce in California? What is the Residency Requirement for Divorce in California? How is Property Divided When a Couple Gets a Divorce in California?

These are some of the many questions that may arise when a couple is considering getting a divorce or has already decided to get a divorce in California. Most of the time in California, the grounds for divorce are simply that the couple has differences that cannot be worked through and no other option is… Continue reading →

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Cohabitation Property Rights for Unmarried Couples

When an unmarried couple lives together, it is very important that they create a property agreement that explicitly states who owns what if the couple separates. Unmarried couples that live together long-term are likely to acquire a great deal of shared property. Without any kind of legal agreement, you are at risk for conflict or… Continue reading →

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Prenuptial Agreement Contract

Are you planning a wedding? Do you have assets that you would like to protect just in case your marriage does not last? Do you have questions about whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you? A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two unmarried people that decide the terms of a divorce before they… Continue reading →

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Are lottery winnings marital property?

Congratulations on your lottery win! Now, stop and think. When did you win the lottery? Was it before or after you separated? If you won just a few dollars, or even $100, you may not need to be concerned that the winning will affect anything in your divorce settlement. But, if you made it big,… Continue reading →

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When is the best time for filing for divorce?

The decision to end a marriage is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Are you asking yourself, “Should I stay together until my children are a little older, or should I make a clean break now?” It’s only natural that you want to diminish any hurt from the divorce. Is there… Continue reading →

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California cohabitation agreements

Cohabitation occurs when two people live together, are engaged in an intimate relationship and do not have a legal commitment such as a valid marriage or recognized domestic partnership. When couples cohabitate, California law does not recognize their individual assets as community property as when two people are married. It is not hard to see… Continue reading →

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