Divorce can be hard on you, your soon-to-be ex-spouse and your kids. Even if you have been through a divorce before, you may not be ready to cope with the psychological effects that often accompany the end of a marriage. These may include anger, sadness, depression or...
Child custody is a delicate, often complex matter that can have lasting effects on the children involved. When one parent lives in California, but the other parent lives out of state, and a custody issue comes up, the process can become even more complicated. However,...
Child custody can become more difficult if you receive a job offer in another state. While you may think it’s in the best interest of your child to move, the non-custodial parent may not see it that way. If this is the case, then you will most likely need to have a...
The American Psychological Association reports that 40 to 50% of marriages in the US end in divorce. These are statistics that we hear often, but it's important to keep in mind that there are certain things divorcing couples should prepare for. Property division often...
Facing the prospect of divorce can be daunting, especially if you do not feel that you are financially stable enough to be on your own again. However, with some planning and preparation, you can get through the divorce process and find yourself on your own two feet...
Your divorce is likely to be one of the major events of your life. Your financial and parental future means enough that you cannot just choose a San Mateo divorce attorney at random. Your choice can mean the difference between a smooth and relatively quick divorce and...
If you have been thinking about ending your marriage, you probably already know you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse must divide the marital estate. While some assets, such as your home and cars, are easy to identify, some may be more difficult to track down. While there...
The majority of California residents are likely familiar with prenuptial agreements. However, a new trend that has started to catch on is postnuptial agreements. These are written agreements signed after the couple is legally married that helps to outline how assets...
Bill Gates, age 65, and Melinda, 56, now find themselves headed to divorce court, and the dissolution has shocked many followers of the Microsoft icons. The famous couple spent 27 years in matrimony before deciding to part ways. Such "gray divorces" are not uncommon...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that overall the divorce rate in the U.S. saw a decline between 2009 and 2019. However, numbers still vary from state to state. California has one of the nation's highest divorce rates, 6.5% in 2020 according to...
