Though there are 50 U.S. states, there are basically two methods of dividing property in American divorces. Most states follow the equitable distribution model. California, along with a handful of other states, uses the community property system. Though both methods...
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...
When parents are awarded joint custody in Orange County California divorces, child support can be tricky. The legalese and extensive negotiations can seem complex. Parents can spend a lot of time worrying about whether or not their child support order is fair and...
Child support and alimony are sometimes collectively referred to by the Court as a domestic support obligation. They both fall into this same category of an obligation to pay support created by the Court’s order. Court orders for child support and spousal support...
If you are facing an Orange County California divorce and you haven’t considered divorce mediation, take a minute to learn a few basics. Consider what divorce mediation is, how mediation could benefit you, and when it is likely to work. Divorce mediation is the...
The prenuptial agreement, or prenup as many call it, is a legal contract between two people that is signed before marriage. The contract includes details about assets and liabilities held by both parties and how they would be divided in the event of death or divorce....
Can one spouse claim rights to another spouse’s inheritance during a divorce? In some cases, the inheritance was received during the marriage. In others, the inheritance may have entered the marriage with one spouse and later got mixed in with the couple’s other...
Are you filing for divorce in Orange County, California? If so, you probably wonder how California divides property in divorce cases. In almost every case, a divorce case involves the division of property. The division of property in divorce includes both real...
There are many stressors and changes that occur throughout life. It’s a natural evolution, and while stressors do not lead to marital problems or divorce, as a rule, they do tend to be present in many cases of divorce. In some instances, stressors that lead to divorce...
If you are legally separated, you may wonder why you need to get divorced. For some, the benefit of divorce over legal separation is not apparent. Is there a reason to get divorced if you are already separated? First, consider the legal definitions. Legal separation...