Archive for July 2014
Top Money Mistakes To Avoid In Your Divorce!
In any divorce, each party has to be smart and also realistic in terms of what the new reality of their life will be post-separation and post-divorce. The money that was spent on a life together is now being split to maintain 2 separate lifestyles. Before you sign your marital settlement agreement, consider these potential…
Read MoreThe First Steps in Filing for Divorce in California
When you are in an unhappy relationship and all you want to do is get out, then divorce may be a viable option for you. There is one thing you need to consider, however, and that is whether or not you are willing to take the matter to court. Many people want to settle the…
Read MoreHow to Protect A Family Business From Divorce With Prenuptial Agreements
Small businesses in America account for a substantial amount of the workforce and businesses in the U.S. economy. Many small businesses are family-owned, with many owned together by married spouses with other family members. When the primary owners of a family business go through a divorce, the implications can be tremendous. Therefore, with so much…
Read MoreDon’t EVER Consider A Do-It-Yourself Divorce, Unless You Have No Other Options!
For most people, the decision to file for divorce is itself one of the most stressful and gut-wrenching ones in their lives, and is often made after many months or years of going back-and-forth deciding what to do. The next step after deciding to file for divorce is whether to retain a divorce attorney or…
Read MoreTop 3 Considerations For Avoiding Tax Problems In Your Divorce Settlement
No one wants any problems with the IRS as a result of their divorce! In any divorce case, there are tax issues both during and after divorce that need to be considered and addressed. Divorce is anguishing enough, and dealing with a tax problem thereafter is even worse. Here is some information and tips on…
Read MoreWhat Happens in My Orange County Divorce Case After The Divorce Paperwork is Filed and My Spouse Is Served?
There are several procedures that occur in an Orange County divorce case after the initial divorce paperwork has been filed and the other spouse has been served. There are the three main ones 1. Temporary Orders After the initial divorce paperwork has been filed with the court, either spouse may file for a…
Read MoreHow Do California Family Courts Determine Child Support?
California has a child support formula that is used in all cases to determine the proper amount of “guideline” child support. Generally, the courts and all attorneys in California use one of 2 recognized computer programs based on the child support guideline formula: either “Dissomaster” or “X-spouse.” The factors considered in making child support orders…
Read MoreWhat Is a "Legal Separation" and Should I File for It Instead of Divorce? What About An Annulment?
Legal separation is much like filing for divorce, in that you can obtain many of the same orders regarding custody, division of property, and support. However, there is one key difference: at the end of a legal separation case, you are still legally married to your spouse. In situations where a party wants to obtain…
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