You and your spouse used to dream about getting married. Unfortunately, after being married for years, you're no longer happy together. You've made the decision to get a divorce. California is a no-fault state. This means that a person filing for divorce is not...
Divorce
Post-divorce budgeting tips
When you get divorced, you are going to focus on your financial future. After all, you and your ex have to split up your marital assets – those things you purchased or obtained during your marriage. The outcome of this property division can have a major impact on your...
Why spenders and savers sometimes get divorced
The way that people look at money can often lead to divorce. It sometimes causes financial infidelity, for instance, where the couple isn’t honest with each other about how they are spending or using the family’s money. But sometimes the issue is just that they have...
Family heirlooms to pay attention to during a high-asset divorce
Family heirlooms often take the form of sentimental souvenirs. Whether it’s a worn-out book passed down through generations or a piece of jewelry with a history as rich as its design, these items encapsulate the emotions of those who have owned them throughout the...
Social media and divorce: what you need to know.
Divorce, in and of itself, is an emotionally taxing and transformative life event. If your marriage is over and divorce is in the works, it is in your best interest that you understand what you can and cannot do. While no law prohibits you from using social media...
Are you headed for a January divorce?
Most people reserve January for kicking bad habits so they can begin a new year as a better version of themselves. For some people, this includes finally filing for divorce after trying to make their marriage work with little success. In fact, quite a number of...
Advocating for your child’s education during a divorce
College tuition and trade schools are both expensive – but young people often need a degree to get started in life on the best footing. Unfortunately, child support in California only goes until a child turns 18 years of age (or 19, if they’re still in high school)....
Can you run the family business with your ex?
Running a family business post-divorce presents a unique set of challenges. Ex-spouses who continue to operate a business together must navigate their changed personal relationships while maintaining a professional working environment. The decision to continue running...
Settlement conference: Keeping your privacy during divorce
Like marriage, divorce is a very personal matter for couples. While some do not mind having their divorce as part of public records, others would like to keep the details of their separation private and confidential. Courts acknowledge this concern and allow divorce...
Dividing art in divorce
An artist has a unique bond with their art creation or collection. After all, determining the value of an art depends on understanding the artist behind it. So, when an artwork comes in the middle of a high-asset divorce, it is most likely one of the most complex...