The Challenges of Getting Divorced After 50
Finances tend to be more complicated as second divorces generally happen later in life when folks have accumulated more assets.
Is January “Divorce Month”?
Many couples choose to wait until after the holidays to initiate divorce. They do not want their families to associate the generally happy, festive season with a sad event. Not to mention that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve all occur within a hectic five-six week period, leaving little time for hammering out legal [...]
Who Gets the Ring After a Divorce?
Finances tend to be more complicated as second divorces generally happen later in life when folks have accumulated more assets.
Surviving a Second Divorce
Finances tend to be more complicated as second divorces generally happen later in life when folks have accumulated more assets.
California Divorce Rates and Facts
Recent divorce studies found that disagreeing about finances on a regular basis, lacking a college education, when one or both spouses are alcoholics, and being in a low income bracket are all linked with a higher divorce rate.
Should I File for Divorce Before the Holidays?
The holidays are right around the corner, and if you are seriously considering filing for a divorce, you may be asking, "Should I file for divorce before the holidays?" While there is no good time to file for divorce, there are pros and cons to filing before vs. after the holidays. Some situations in [...]
Should You File For Legal Separation or Divorce?
Should you file for legal separation or divorce? In this article, we talk about legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and if it might be the best course of action for you and your spouse. Many people leave their partners on a trial basis and are living separately; however, they want a trial [...]
Mediation as a Solution During COVID
Divorce can be a difficult process. It presents its own set of challenges: making the decision to file, deciding who stays in the family home, sharing the children, and sparing them the angst and anxiety you may experience. Add the COVID pandemic and all of a sudden, your divorce process becomes more complicated. Your [...]
How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce in California?
How long does it take to get a divorce in California? The answer to that question is—it depends. Under California family law, a couple cannot be divorced until at least six months have transpired from the date the person filing for divorce properly serves his or her spouse with the divorce papers. In other [...]
The Basics of Filing for Divorce in San Diego
To begin understanding the basics of filing for divorce in San Diego, you will need to file a Summons (FL-110), and a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (FL-100). If you have children, you will also need to file a Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (FL-105). The cost for filing a divorce [...]
