A divorce proceeding is often a confusing process and causes stress to individuals hoping to divide assets fairly. This process can become more complex when a spouse moves to a different state. When a spouse moves out-of-state, the first of many aspects to consider is...
Will my immigration status be impacted by my divorce?
Many Californians are granted conditional permanent residence to live in the United States for getting married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Under U.S. immigration law, assuming you got married in good faith, your status as a conditional resident...
What are the benefits of collaborative divorce?
When divorcing couples hear the term collaborative divorce, they may wonder what is refers to. Collaborative law divorce provides many benefits for divorcing couples who should at least consider it as an option to the traditionally-litigated divorce. What is the...
Can I get legally separated instead of divorced in California?
California law allows for legal separation between spouses. The process for obtaining a legal separation is not very different from that of getting a divorce. Just as you would in a divorce, you will file a petition, serve it on the other party, and wait for an...
How will divorce affect my citizenship application?
Marrying a U.S. citizen is a common path many people take to become a U.S. citizen themselves. The point of immigration laws pertaining to marriage and citizenship is to allow you and your spouse to live in the U.S. without issue. However, if your marriage is not...
Avoid social media mistakes during divorce
Divorce presents several challenges for spouses. Negotiations around asset division, alimony or who gets custody of the children can prevent people from seeing other important but less-pressing issues. Often, spouses may post on social media to blow off steam or...
Property division and one’s business
For business owners, the divorce process presents unique considerations. There are a variety of ways in which the end of marriage affects one's business and it is critical for you to prepare for the division of all marital assets if you are approaching the divorce...
The challenges of divorcing a narcissist
While we do not want to jump to diagnosis, narcissistic personality disorder is not uncommon. Estimations say that five percent of the population has narcissistic personality disorder, one of the 10 personality disorders that people may have. The Mayo Clinic defines...
How women can prepare for divorce
Divorce is often more difficult for women, particularly when it comes to finances. This is especially true when you give up a promising career to raise a family. It is natural to feel alone and helpless during the divorce process. You can protect yourself, though,...
How financial advisors help women amid divorce
These days, most women navigating their way through divorces fail to take advantage of the assistance of financial advisors. If you are among them, you may be doing yourself a disservice. Research shows that a primary concern among today’s divorcing women is how to...
