How to Deescalate Conflict in a Divorce
It is often said that a divorce is 95% emotional and only 5% legal. A divorce is a life crisis, with intense emotional reactions, such as anger, fear, guilt, and despair. In the midst of this emotional soup, you must make huge decisions regarding your finances and...Five Do’s and Don’ts for Avoiding Runaway Lawyers’ Fees in Your Divorce
You’ve heard the horror stories about people who spend their retirement and college funds getting divorced. And you don’t want to be that person. But maybe you haven’t heard the other kind of horror story: the people who, out of fear, refuse to get essential...I’m getting divorced – do my kids get to decide who they live with?
The simple answer is generally no with a “but”. People facing a divorce are often paralyzed with grief and fear. One of the most difficult issues to navigate is how are you going to be able to successfully co-parent your children. From the court’s vantage point,...Why, and When, Should We Create a Collaborative Pre-marital Agreement (“Pre-Nup”)
When couples marry in California, there are laws that automatically apply to their assets and income. For instance, income received as a result of either spouse’s labor, skill and efforts is community property and belongs to the marital partnership. Assets owned prior...Find a Professional
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