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No one wants to subject children to the pain of a separation. Sadly, divorce is a reality for many couples with children. Divorcing parents want to establish co-parenting relationships that are in the best interest of the child. However, negative feelings surrounding...
One of the most complicated processes in any divorce proceeding is dividing up the marital property. In California, community property is usually subject to division between separating spouses, while separate property is not. What is the difference between community...
When you navigate a California divorce, you may concern yourself first with dividing up big-ticket items, such as any homes, vacation homes or retirement accounts you may have. Figuring out what to do with these significant assets is important. However, you want to...
Whether you travel for work, pleasure or both, you may have accumulated thousands of airline miles during your marriage. You can likely redeem these miles for free flights, flight upgrades, complimentary hotel rooms, rental cars and other perks. California is a...
In the aftermath of divorce, figuring out how to move on and parent effectively may prove challenging. Navigating the waters of single parenthood may feel impossible, especially immediately following the split. Co-parenting is the ideal way to raise children after...
A divorce is often a messy, complicated, emotional journey, even more so when it involves minor children. Sometimes, couples may try to forge a shortcut on that journey by agreeing to waive child support. When the parties to a divorce reach an agreement, courts often...
One of the most polarizing issues when a couple divorces is dividing property. Spouses may find themselves at an impasse without court intervention. Property is anything tangible or intangible that holds financial value. Not only is a couple to divide property, but...
It feels very personal when you share the news that your marriage is coming to an end and you and your spouse are filing for divorce. When you are unsure how your loved ones react to this difficult news, it might feel like you can never tell them. To lessen your...
If you are like many Californians, your home is one of the more valuable assets you and your spouse own. When going through a divorce, of course, you must address ownership of all marital property. This likely includes your house. Keeping your home may be one...
If you own stock options as a benefit from your employer, your spouse may receive a portion of these options in a divorce. Valuing stock options, which allow you to buy the stock shares at an established price in the future, can be complex. Review the factors that...
