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Although historically given a bad reputation by popular media, a prenuptial agreement is a type of marital contract that couples use to keep assets and debts separate as they enter the marriage. With a prenuptial agreement in place, the couple hopes to reduce...
About 90% of divorces are handled without litigation in court these days. There are many benefits for couples to avoid court. In the past, it was (and still is) less expensive, takes less time and is less aggressive. These reasons are essential positives as spouses...
Property division can be one of the most difficult aspects of getting divorced in California. There's no way to avoid it, but you could make the process easier on yourself by agreeing to mediation. A successful mediation session allows you to divide up your properties...
When it comes to property division in a California divorce case, including divvying up retirement accounts, what is known as the community property standard is applied. Generally speaking, the California community property standard presumes that assets and debts of...
When you file for divorce in California, going to trial doesn't have to be the first step. You could attempt to negotiate your divorce out of court through the process of mediation. Mediation has helped thousands of people quickly resolve their divorce issues, but it...
Getting a divorce in California can feel like it has an extra dose of chaos included. It doesn't have to be that way. Regardless of your position in the divorce proceedings, there are a few steps you can take to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible for everyone...
Bitter custody disputes can leave children with emotional scars that last a lifetime, which is why family law judges encourage divorcing parents to resolve these issues amicably whenever possible. Divorcing parents in California must attempt to settle custody disputes...
When a judge awards you joint custody in California, you'll have to figure out a completely new way to raise your child. Since you and your former spouse won't be living together anymore, you'll have to adjust to life as a single parent half the time and accept that...
If you're in the middle of a stressful divorce in California, you might be thinking about taking a long, relaxing vacation. You might even think about bringing your kids along so they can join in on the fun. However, if you want to take your kids on vacation, it's...
Many Californians are unaware of the mental and physical strains that a divorce could have on their bodies. Regardless of who wanted the divorce and why, both parties can suffer from health issues during the proceedings. The stressors of divorce If you are considering...