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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...
Who gets the ring?
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 you 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 struggling with the thought of filing before the holiday season. While there is no good time to file for divorce, there are pros and cons to filing before...
Should You File For Legal Separation or Divorce?
Separated but not legally separated: Many people leave their partners on a trial basis and are living separately; however, they want a trial separation to see whether they can work things out. They often wrongly assume that after they leave, they are “legally...
How to find success with a child custody case in California
What do Judges look for in deciding custody and visitation cases? In custody and visitation cases in California, the biggest consideration is the best interest of the child(ren). In deciding what is in a child’s best interest, the Court considers stability, frequent...
Alternatives to Divorce: Mediation as a Solution to 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,...
Is Domestic Violence a Felony?
Yes, domestic violence can be a felony. A criminal case begins when someone reports an incident of domestic violence to law enforcement. If an arrest happens, criminal charges may be filed by the District Attorney. What is considered domestic violence? California...
How is Spousal Support Calculated?
In California, there are two types of spousal support: temporary and permanent (or long-term support). Temporary support is support that is ordered before your final judgment of dissolution. Permanent or long-term support is ordered either at trial or through...