Property distribution is an essential part of the divorce process. During these discussions, you might divide debt between you and your ex. You might feel uncomfortable voicing opinions about these matters. However, you should thoroughly review your debts because a...
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When does international parental kidnapping happen?
Not all divorces are alike. Certain cases are straightforward, but others have fierce disputes with grave consequences. These conflicts could happen due to disagreements regarding property division, spousal support or child custody. Sometimes, one parent could...
What can I accomplish through family court mediation?
Your child's welfare could be tricky to discuss when divorcing your ex. However, it is essential to sort out arrangements for your child. These conversations could quickly end in conflicts, making it difficult to move forward. Fortunately, family court mediation can...
Does a history of domestic violence impact spousal support?
The cost of living in California is high, and many people stay in an unhappy marriage longer than they should simply because they are afraid they won’t be able to afford to live independently. Unfortunately, this can also be true for people staying in an abusive...
How you can get the most from a divorce settlement
Not everything of value to you is of the same value to your spouse. You have known this person well enough to marry them, which means you are super familiar with the things they like. To guarantee that you both get exactly what you want, you both should discuss a...
Child support in a high-asset divorce
Although California family laws are one size fits all, high-asset divorces are notoriously messier because there are more resources to fight over. The appraisal, separation and distribution of multiple assets are one thing, but high wealth individuals may be on the...
6 types of domestic violence
It takes a tremendous amount of courage for victims to speak about their domestic abuse. However, some stay silent because they do not notice the signs. Domestic violence covers a wide array of behaviors that enforces control and power over an intimate partner. In...
Is property in a living trust divided if I divorce?
Some people, while married, place their family home or other valuable assets in a living trust, with no idea that they might eventually divorce. Assets in a trust are placed outside of personal ownership. But what happens to community property in a trust if you...
Can I be reimbursed for helping my spouse build a business?
In California, a high-asset divorce is inevitably complicated, particularly if there is a successful business as part of the marriage. Often, one party ran the business while the other either played a minor role in its operation or was not involved at all. However,...
Five ways to get through your divorce from a liar
Divorce is hard enough as it is. Figuring out how to untangle yourself from a spouse whom you’ve spent years or even decades building a life with can be difficult, to say the least, and the emotional implications can certainly be overwhelming. As if that’s not enough,...