On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Sep 17, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Sep 7, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Sep 4, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Aug 31, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Aug 27, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Jul 21, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Jun 3, 2020 | 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,...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Apr 24, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Mar 25, 2020 | Divorce
For divorcing couples, one of the many challenges they face is the fear that they will spend an inordinate amount of money to get divorced. Some people may even be concerned that they literally cannot afford to get divorced. According to Forbes, this need not be the...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Mar 19, 2020 | Divorce
California is one of nine states that observes community property, according to California Courts. Community property is any asset or debt acquired throughout the marriage. Conversely, separate property is anything owned prior to the marriage or that one spouse...
