Since the 1990s, researchers have investigated the rise in divorce rates in couples older than 50 years of age. Those studying it often position the trend against younger age groups that have seen divorce rates decline over the same period. Termed “gray divorce,”...
Divorce
Take a practical approach to your divorce
There is no question that divorces are emotional. Many times, people who are ending their relationships are upset or angry that their issues had to come to this. One spouse may be caught off-guard by the other’s request to separate and divorce, or they both may be...
Different types of visitation orders in California
Most couples enter into a marriage believing that they are in it for the long run. Sadly, turning this vision into a reality is simply not possible sometimes. When left with no other option than a divorce, there are many issues that you and your former partner will...
Alimony may be a necessity in your California late-life divorce
More California couples than ever are seeking to end their long-term marriages. In many cases, a late-life (gray) divorce arises when a couple grows apart or no longer shares the same life goals. Whatever the reason for the divorce, couples married for a long time –...
A divorce could hurt your early retirement plans
People today have access to more wealth than ever before. Between cryptocurrencies and fast-growing stocks, investments may have you in a position where you and your spouse could retire early. That dream may never come to fruition if you divorce and make financial...
5 unexpected emotions that may accompany your divorce
Even though you may want to end your marriage as much as your spouse does, unexpected emotions often arise during your California divorce. We have seen many New York residents that were excited about getting divorced fall apart during the process. Unfortunately, when...
3 ways gray divorce can be different than earlier divorces
Divorce is never easy, but certain circumstances can make the process harder for you. Having small children will often make divorce more complex, but waiting until later in life to file doesn't guarantee an easier process. When you are close to or over the age of...
What role can cyberstalking play in a California divorce?
The internet often plays a role in modern divorces. People sometimes discover infidelity on social media when their spouse saves inappropriate chats with another person. Others use the internet to track down crucial financial records so that they can leave behind an...
Dividing property with kids: How children influence your divorce settlement
When you have children and are going through a divorce, you need to recognize early on that everything you do has to benefit them and be in their best interests. Your children have property, but that property is technically a parent’s unless it was a gift. In divorce,...
How to Split Up Assets During a California Divorce
During a marriage, a couple can amass a significant amount of assets and liabilities. Dividing marital property during divorce can be quite tricky. The division of property is particularly tricky when there are substantial assets involved, like: a family home, rental...


