Archive for September 2019
Grandparent Visitation Rights in California
Grandparents are often a significant influence in the lives of their grandchildren. In many households, they even take part in their day-to-day life or play the role of parent. A pending divorce or separation can cause dramatic upheaval to an entire family. Heavily involved grandparents may have their lives turned upside down along with the…
Read MoreCan One Spouse Sell Community Property Before the Divorce is Final?
The division of property is one of the essential elements of the divorce process. The first step is classifying the property by type, which defines how it is handled during the division of property. Properties are typically considered either separate property or marital property. (In some cases, there may also be what is called divisible…
Read MoreWhat Happens to an Injury Settlement When a Couple Gets Divorced?
Have you recently been involved in extensive litigation? Are you now worried that you are facing a divorce? Has your spouse already filed? Are you planning to file for a California divorce? What happens to an injury settlement in a divorce? Is the injury settlement considered a marital asset? Will your injury settlement be included…
Read MoreCalifornia Divorce: Recognizing the Signs of Parental Alienation
Lifestyle shifts during divorce can make a child feel unbalanced and can threaten their wellbeing. In response, they may instinctively push one parent away as they struggle with issues of trust. When this behavior is consistent, it is called Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS). Parents going through a divorce should be aware of the signs that…
Read MoreHow to Terminate Spousal Support in California
Alimony or spousal support termination is a polarizing issue during a divorce. And divorced spouses often continue to battle it out over the details of spousal support termination after the divorce is final. Laws governing spousal support termination vary significantly depending on the length of the marriage. Shorter-term marriages typically result in easier termination. The…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Parents Cannot Agree on a Parenting Plan?
Agreeing with your spouse during divorce proceedings can be extremely difficult. Emotions are high, resentments are festering, and parents often have a hard time seeing past all of this to come to terms on a parenting plan. Too often, divorcing parents cannot seem to agree on a parenting plan. What Happens When Parents Cannot Agree…
Read MoreHow Your Divorce Attorney Can Discover Hidden Assets
One of the main goals of a divorce is to provide a fair division of property, assets, and debts between the divorcing parties. Both parties must be completely aware of all assets, debts, and property. Having all the necessary information can be very difficult when one party is not cooperating. Sometimes the situation can even…
Read MoreHow to Sell Your Home During Divorce
Selling a home is always a significant undertaking. When you need to sell your home during a divorce, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the potentially severe financial consequences. It is a daunting task. Before you sell your home during a divorce, know the basic concepts of ownership, tax liability, division of assets during California…
Read MoreCan Switching Jobs Affect Your California Divorce Case?
When a court decides the support amount for child support or spousal support, one of the main factors they consider is income. So switching jobs during a divorce can have a significant impact on the outcome. If the new job comes with an increase in pay, the court-ordered support payment amount might also increase. If…
Read More5 Ways to Save Time and Money During Your Divorce
Regardless of when you file, or why are filing, divorce can be expensive. After a couple splits up, both generally struggle to find a new financial normal under two separate roofs. During the divorce proceedings, there are so many different issues and factors to be handled with such intense detail and care that the future…
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