Young adults are often the drivers of change, and the millennial generation is no different. Their views on both marriage and divorce are drastically shifting both processes, and is even bringing down the average divorce rate in California and across the rest of the...
Dealing with real estate in a high asset divorce
Real estate is often the biggest investment that people make, and most do not even realize it. Purchasing a home is a significant life step and investment that many California couples are happy to make during their marriage. However, depending on the type of property,...
Important information regarding alimony
It is relatively normal for one spouse to outearn the other in a marriage. For any given couple this could be for a number of reasons. One person might be employed in a career that has higher average rates of income, or maybe another has more education than the...
Your 2nd divorce can be complicated, but not impossible
It is not uncommon for people in California to remarry after previously ending an unhappy marriage. However, this means that some people will eventually go on to divorce for a second or even a third time. While no two couples or divorces are alike, people who are...
Address property division and more with a postnuptial agreement
Creating a prenuptial agreement is a good idea for many California couples. However, maybe you did not think you needed one or did not understand the full range of benefits associated with a prenup. Even if you initially decided against a prenup, it is not too late....
How retirement accounts factor into property division
Retirement assets generally comprise a sizable portion of California couples' assets. When it comes time to divorce, how to treat these assets during property division is a serious question. Most people want to avoid taking any penalties or encountering tax...
Divorce doesn’t have to be hard — try mediation
Minimizing expenses, time management and conflict is high on the list of priorities for many California couples who are ready to end their marriages. However, popular media often likes to portray divorce in a singular way -- litigious, costly and time-consuming. This...