Category Archives: Divorce
The California Divorce Process: Step by Step
Few couples would ever marry if they foresaw a divorce in their future. However, life is what happens when we are out making other plans. Whether you are considering a divorce and pursuit of a new life, or you have been blindsided by your spouse requesting a divorce, staring down the process can be… Read More »
Obtaining Divorce Papers and Starting the Process: Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, we went over the steps to beginning the divorce process in California and obtaining the required forms. This article will guide readers through the essential elements of where and how to file the divorce papers, and some things to expect in the following weeks. Filing Divorce Papers:… Read More »
Obtaining Divorce Papers and Starting the Process: Part 1
Many do not know what their first steps should really be when they decide that they need to acquire divorce papers and begin the process of divorcing their spouse in California. While the process may seem daunting to those who have never had much court experience outside of a rogue speeding ticket, with effective… Read More »
Impact of Dishonesty in Family Law Cases
Because divorce and custody cases deal with the things that are most near and dear to us, it is understandable that these issues see a great number of desperate people making poor decisions. When so much is at stake, fear can drive a person to act in ways they wouldn’t normally do. It is… Read More »
Student Loans in Divorce: What to know
Many divorces deal with questions about student loan debt. This article serves to answer some of the most common questions concerning how student loan debt is divided in a divorce. California’s Community Property Laws Essentially, Debts and assets acquired during the course of the marriage are subject to equal division, and debts or assets… Read More »
The Role of a Guardian ad Litem in California Divorce and Custody Cases
When a Guardian ad Litem is appointed in a California child custody matter, some roles and powers may shift. This is because the presumption of the court is to assume that a minor child’s parents will pursue the child’s best interests. When a Guardian ad Litem becomes involved, however, it is now that person’s… Read More »
Divorce and Social Media: Beware
Social media can be a blessing – but do not forget or underestimate that it can also be a curse. While social media can bring so much good to those who use it – keeping in touch with far-away family, even providing a source of income for many influencers – you should not be… Read More »
What to do if a Spouse is Hiding Assets in Divorce
Besides the emotional turmoil that can come so easily in a divorce, many also have to face significant financial consequences of divorce. Whether you are exiting a marriage with more or less than you entered into it with – the division of property in a divorce usually means that the divorcing parties will lose… Read More »
Recognizing Strategies Spouses Use to Attempt to Hide Assets: Part Two
While it is understandable that humans might feel compelled to act selfishly and hide financial assets in order to shore-up their own wellbeing in a divorce, that does not mean that it is an excusable action in the eyes of the court. Hiding financial assets or information can rise to the level of criminal… Read More »
Recognizing Strategies Spouses Use to Hide Assets: Part One
Divorce has been around for a long time. The all-too-human passions of greed, fear, and self-preservation have existed even longer. Part of the turmoil of divorce is emotional, but a large part is also, understandably, due to financial fear and strain. In the best of cases, a divorce will likely mean a change in… Read More »
