California law requires divorcing spouses to go through a number of steps to end their marriages. Even if you and your husband or wife agree on virtually everything, you can expect your divorce to take at least six months to become final. If there are any...
You may have heard about a new trend sweeping the nation: “gray divorce.” After Bill and Melinda Gates separated, there was a wave of buzz about this new kind of split. But what is a gray divorce? It’s simple. A gray divorce is any split between couples middle-aged or...
Ending a marriage is rarely an easy process. Even when two people agree on every part of their split, it’s emotionally draining. When you and your partner disagree on parts of the process, it’s even worse. That’s why contested divorces are so challenging to live...
A divorce in California will likely involve dividing the property you and your spouse have unless you have a prenup or postnup agreement. Either way, you need to gather all of your documents for the court to confirm who gets what. Assets You need to make sure you have...
Divorce remains steady in California and the United States. If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you both have a lot to consider. You may want to involve a certified divorce financial analyst or CDFA in the process. It helps to know what they do...
How to Help Children Adjust to the Idea of Divorce If you have kids, getting a divorce becomes that much harder. You need to decide how you’ll tell them about your split, what’s going to happen, and make sure they feel loved and supported even when things are...
Ending a marriage is rarely an easy process. Even when two people agree on every part of their split, it’s emotionally draining. When you and your partner disagree on parts of the process, it’s even worse. You need to negotiate or fight for every single element....
Fighting about money is often cited as a primary factor in divorce cases. However, recent research by the University of California indicates that couples who do not have the same level of risk tolerance may be at a higher risk of divorcing. The research found this was...
Filing for divorce in California represents a significant life-changing step that some individuals cannot avoid. Some marriages are not savable, and abuse or other serious issues may force one partner to seek a dissolution. The other spouse might not realize that...
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...
