Regardless of one’s circumstances, divorce seldom, if ever, leaves spouses in a better financial position than when they were married. After all, getting divorced is seldom a financial decision, it is usually an emotional decision and a path to a new, happier, life....
Can you divorce if you have a conditional green card?
As the saying goes, “love knows no bounds” sometimes not even geographic ones. It is not unusual for a person who resides outside the United States to marry a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and then set up a new home in the U.S. These foreign spouses may be issued...
Is collaborative law an option in your divorce case?
When most of our readers in California think of how a typical divorce case might play out, they probably imagine emotionally charged arguments in courtrooms as extensive litigation drags on. However, that doesn’t necessarily happen in every case. In fact, that is...
What happens to the family business when spouses divorce?
You and your spouse may own a business together in Oakland that has grown and prospered over the years. However, your marriage might not have been as successful as your business, and you may decide that getting a divorce is in your best interests. However, what are...
Who is involved in a collaborative divorce?
Nowadays, many Californians choose to settle their divorce outside of the courtroom through a collaborative divorce. The collaborative divorce process allows divorcing couples to save a lot of money and time, avoid the formality of the courtroom, and allows a lot more...
Can I ask for permanent spousal support in my divorce?
If you have an impending divorce, and you earn much less than your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you might be concerned about how you are going to support yourself. You may know that spousal maintenance and spousal support exists to support people in your circumstances while...
Alternatives to a courtroom divorce
When couples are going through a divorce, it shakes the family’s sense of security to the core and redefines what normalcy is. When the divorce ends up before a judge, the tension and conflicts that existed during marriage can end up being played out in court, causing...
Domestic violence intervention needs improvement
Domestic abuse involves families but also takes place outside the home. Domestic violence and divorce are related but abuse may also seriously harm people outside the family. In a Jan. 15 report, the Little Hoover Institute recognized that domestic violence is...
Business is a player in divorce
Although spouses may not bring their work home with them, their business interests may be part of their divorce settlement. Precautions can help protect your business interests in a typical or high asset divorce. Impact Business may be part of property division in...
Domicile: a key issue to address in divorce proceedings
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...
