Category Archives: Divorce
Assets People Commonly Forget to Consider in California Divorces
If you are in the midst of a divorce, odds are you have seven thousand and one things on your mind at the same time. With so much occupying your mind and time it is completely reasonable to want to double check and try to make sure that you are not missing something in… Read More »
Business Valuations In Divorce
Divorce is often complicated, and there is no ‘universal handbook.’ Every marriage is different, so every divorce is different. No couple has precisely the same assets, motive, or agenda when divorcing. The uncertainty surrounding divorce and the asset-division portion of divorce, is compounded exponentially when you have a business to consider. Not only are… Read More »
Dividing A Business In Divorce? Beware These Common Errors In Business Valuations
Divorce proceedings have a lot of moving pieces, and a diverse cast of individuals and professionals may need to be brought in to play their part. If your divorce requires that you have a business valuation conducted, you may need to engage with many specialists, including brokers, certified public accountants, financial analysts, etc. It… Read More »
Retirement Funds And California Divorce
It is common to talk about the foibles of young love, or of young couples leaping into marriage before they really know who they are or what they ultimately want out of life. In these scenarios, it is not altogether surprising that very young couples make up a large percentage of couples who ultimately… Read More »
Helping Kids Come To Terms With Divorce
Divorce can be stressful and tumultuous for even the most mature, level-headed adult: imagine what it can be like for a young kid. A huge percentage of children in the U.S. experience parental divorce. However, how well your child processes this re-constructing of their world rests in large part on their parents and support… Read More »
How To Get Your California Divorce – Even If You Can’t Find Your Spouse
One would think that finally coming to the conclusion that you want (or need) to get a divorce would be the hardest part of the journey. All too often, people are surprised to discover just how problematic pursuing the divorce process can be, particularly if you have a partner who is not cooperating. Divorce… Read More »
What Is In A California Divorce Decree?
The very word “decree” may muster into people’s minds a medieval picture. A King’s herald, perhaps, standing on his soapbox, arraigned in gold attire and reading off of a scroll. The term “divorce decree,” however, is common vernacular in contemporary times. If you are pursuing a divorce, you should be aware of what this… Read More »
Mediation Vs Arbitration In Divorce
When thinking of divorce, most people’s minds automatically jump to sitting in court before a judge and participating in a kind of trial. While this is a reality for many, many people going through a divorce, there are alternative forms of dispute resolution that you can pursue. The two most common are arbitration, and… Read More »
Common Mistakes You Can Avoid In Your Divorce
While going through a divorce can feel very overwhelming and isolating, those couples going through it should take comfort from knowing that millions of others actually HAVE walked down this same path. There are many lessons we can take from those divorce cases that preceded us. An error is really only a mistake if… Read More »
So You’ve Received A Petition And Summons (FL-100 And FL-110)…Now What?
For many people, the court system is a total enigma. Many people do not regularly operate within a court or legal system. Indeed, many people’s first exposure to the court system is when they find themselves involved in a divorce or separation action. This can make all of the various forms and filing requirements… Read More »
