Divorce

Becoming empty-nesters is always a major change for parents. They may have spent the last 20 years raising their children, and when the children move out of the house, it is quite a jarring shift. In some cases, this stage in life can trigger a divorce. The couple has...

There are several different approaches to divorce. Some couples can easily pursue an uncontested divorce because they have previously signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement with one another. Other couples may not agree on terms and may not have any kind of...

High-asset divorces often present unique challenges, especially when it comes to dividing high-value property. These cases involve significant financial stakes and complex portfolios, including international properties. Determining ownership of international...

It is certainly true that some military couples can make their relationships last. Plenty of couples have been married for decades, even while one or both partners served. However, statistics show that the military divorce rate is around 4.8%, according to the U.S....

California’s community property law is straightforward. All marital assets are evenly divided, while separate assets remain with the spouse who had them going into the marriage. However, when it comes to high-asset divorces, it’s not unusual for one spouse to attempt...

People are often unsure about what happens during a California divorce. Some unhappy spouses may worry that they don't have grounds to file for divorce or enough evidence to convince the courts of their spouses' misconduct. Thankfully, people don't actually have to...

If you’re considering divorce or believe that your spouse is, you’re likely already aware that California is among the relatively few “community property” states. There’s a lot of confusion around just what means.  People often assume it means that when a couple...

One of the first steps in the divorce process is for one person to serve the other a divorce petition. If it is your spouse who has decided to get divorced, they are likely going to serve you this paperwork. It informs you about the upcoming legal process and tells...

All major human events seem to be celebrated with some sort of gathering – except, maybe, divorce. Historically speaking, divorce was seen as something shameful and a taboo topic, but that’s changing.  “Divorce parties” have become a trend amongst the newly single –...

You and your spouse have been having marital troubles and you have believed for months that you were headed for divorce. Your spouse finally goes ahead and gets the divorce petition, serving you the papers to let you know that the process is underway. You are not...