Going through a divorce rarely is easy. However, it becomes even more difficult if you and your spouse have significant assets. You may have substantial income, work bonuses, savings and investments. You may own multiple properties and a few classic cars. You may own...
When you and your spouse divorce and you own a California business together, you need to determine how to handle things moving forward. California is a community property state, which means that any business interests acquired during the marriage may be subject to a...
The division of property is often one of the most difficult parts of California divorces. When one spouse owns a business, it can be particularly difficult. If the couple owns the business together, one buying the other out can be a viable solution. But what about...
A retirement plan often makes up a significant portion of an individual's financial wealth. That's why retirement plans can present more difficulty for one or both parties during a divorce proceeding. Most states, including California, regard assets from retirement...
Older adults in California who get a divorce may face certain challenges that are specific to their age group. There are both financial and emotional implications for people in this situation. Financial issues Adults who are near retirement age, or even past...
A prenuptial agreement is a tool to make your marriage more stable than it would have been if you haven't discussed crucial issues before tying the knot. Couples can talk about everything from their hopes for a family to their long-term financial expectations when...
California residents over 50 years old can likely remember a time when divorce was not nearly as common as it is today. Now, just under half of all marriages in America end in divorce, and many of these divorces include couples who have already celebrated their 50th...
As a male, when you have a child in California, it might seem safe to assume that you automatically have paternity rights. This is usually the case if you and your spouse were married when the child was born. However, if you weren't married at the time, you might have...
Common-law marriage is not recognized in California as it is in several states. In states where common law marriage is recognized, couples who have been living together as though they were married may have rights to each others' property and to financial support when...
Are you feeling a strain in your marriage after living in close quarters with your spouse? The longer you spend together in isolation, the more you might consider divorce. If you fear that your marriage is coming to an end and you still live with your soon-to-be ex,...
