The use of social media during divorce is widely discouraged because posts can serve as evidence. Your posts can disadvantage you regarding property division, spousal support and child support/custody, among other divorce-related matters. So, should you deactivate...
Divorce can be stressful enough, without prying eyes looking in on the process. For most people, privacy is very important. This is especially the case for business owners or those in the public eye. Is there anything you can do to protect your privacy? In short, the...
Divorce is often complex, affecting all those involved. The emotions of the situation can be distracting, leaving some spouses unaware that their significant other may not have disclosed all their assets. Unfortunately, this often leads to unfair property division....
You and your spouse are family business owners, and so that business is one of the biggest assets that you own. It’s also your source of income. It’s a very valuable financial asset that can determine what your future looks like after the divorce. You may be assuming...
When you got divorced, the court looked at your earnings and determined that you needed to pay child support to your ex. You started making these monthly payments, which continued for a few years. Unfortunately, your job did not continue until the support obligation...
You need to work with different professionals during your divorce to make informed decisions. And one of the experts you may need on your team is a forensic accountant. So, how will this professional help you? Find hidden assets If you believe your spouse is hiding...
When a marriage turns rocky, some spouses “pull out all the stops” as they try to gather information about whatever they think may help them in a divorce – whether that’s evidence of an affair, secret spending, proof of addiction or something else. Modern technology...
One of the first steps when dividing property in a divorce is identifying which assets are considered marital property and which are separate property. Marital property typically includes assets acquired by either spouse during the marriage, such as income, real...
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...
Dividing assets can be complex during the divorce process, especially for sentimental or valuable items like original artwork. California is a community property state, which means wealth acquired during the marriage is usually considered jointly owned by both...