In a recent workshop, there was a woman giving a lecture on the way our mind works. She took a large piece of paper and started to write down some of the positive emotions on the piece of paper, and then some negative emotions, followed by exciting emotions and later,...
Divorce
What To Know About A 4-Way Divorce Settlement Conference
In divorce cases, the parties and their counsel can arrange and meet to do a ‘four-way informal settlement conference.’ Here’s what you should know about how these settlement conferences work during divorce, and what to avoid during the process to get the most out of...
Removing a Spouse from the Marital Home During Divorce
Sometimes, during a divorce there may be cause for removing the other spouse from the marital home, due to a history of abuse or other compelling reasons. Whether you are the spouse being ousted, or the one who wants to get some distance between you and your ex, here...
Seeking Temporary Restraining Orders During Divorce
Not all divorces are an amicable parting of ways. In fact, in cases where domestic abuse either physical or emotional is involved, things can be far from pretty. Sometimes, if one spouse – usually the woman – feels that her life is endangered by continuing to live in...
Understanding Domicile in California Divorce Cases
With regard to the issue of California residency requirements in a divorce case, it is important to know that the person filing for divorce must have lived in California for 6 months prior to filing and for 3 months in the county they are filing in. California...
Protecting Your Rights When Divorcing A Narcissist
Going through a divorce is a tough task on its own and add to that the fact that you have to deal with a narcissist spouse and you may really be at your wit’s end. The fact that you going through a divorce with a narcissist spouse doesn’t necessarily mean that you...
A Lowdown on Decisions that Judges Make in Divorce Cases
When you are going through divorce, your lawyer will tell you the importance and the role a judge has in your divorce case. It is their final decision which will be binding on both the spouses. This means that a judge has the power to decide your future. There are a...
The Moore-Marsden Rule and the Marital Home In Divorce Cases
What is the Moore-Marsden Rule? The Moore-Marsden Rule refers to the names of two separate court cases decided by the California Supreme Court two years apart. The first case was known as the Marriage of Moore decided in 1980 and the second case was the Marriage of...
The Brown Rule in Dividing Retirement Benefits in California Divorce Cases
The Brown rule refers to the 1976 case of Marriage of Brown. This rule is also known in the legal community as the “Time Rule.” The prevalent perception regarding this case is that it established a rule regarding the division of community property. The rule was...
Fiduciary Duties Of Spouses Before And After Divorce
When we talk about the relationship of a husband and a wife, there are a few things that are worth noting. Marriage is one of the most sacred unions, and is highly regarded in society. When it comes to spouses, the both of them carry the highest duties towards each...


