With the statewide mandatory shelter in place order, many California couples are about to get a serious dose of togetherness. For some married couples who are still in the lovey-dovey phase of their relationships, it might be exciting. But for many others who are...
Divorce
Do you or your spouse have these jobs? Divorce may be ahead
Marriages can be a delicate balance of perseverance and compromise. Many different factors can contribute to the demise of a marriage. But for some spouses, their occupations could be the straw that breaks the back of their domestic bliss. Below are the top five...
Can my business survive my divorce?
Divorce has a lot of adverse effects, and most affect your personal life. But if you are the owner of a business, it could also have a deleterious effect on your company. If you want to avoid just that, below are some ways you can protect your company and yourself in...
Has your divorce given you the blues?
There is no doubt about it — divorce can be a very wrenching, emotional experience for the parties involved. The same is true even if you were the spouse who initiated the divorce action in the first place. Especially around the holidays, divorcing spouses may get a...
Mediate, don’t litigate, your divorce
It may come as a shock to learn that your California divorce can be handled without acrimony. Especially in the immediate period after one spouse files the petition for divorce, emotions tend to run high. One spouse may not even want the divorce to proceed and might...
Things divorce attorneys wish their clients knew
Divorce attorneys see it all — the good, bad and ugly side of marriages ending. They have inside knowledge of the mistakes and bad decisions that cost their clients a lot. But they really wish that their clients could get up to speed about these matters, as it would...
Is lump sum alimony a viable option?
Paying alimony every month can be an irritating link to the past you thought you had left behind. This is particularly true if you have moved on to a new relationship and it rankles that you continue to be legally required to subsidize your ex's lifestyle. However,...
Should you file for divorce this summer?
You and your spouse haven't been getting along well for a long time. It's almost as if the two of you are already living separate lives even though you are married. Maybe it might be a good idea to make it official and file for divorce from your spouse this summer. At...
The timeline of a divorce
If your marriage is foundering, it just may be time to toss in the towel and file for divorce. But divorce is a process and not a single event. You may be uncertain about how the process will unfold, and that can add to any anxiety you may already be experiencing....
Shared vacations with the ex? You could make it work
With Easter and Passover fast approaching, many families will be taking holiday vacations. For divorced spouses with children, these holidays can be bittersweet, as the kids often miss their other parent's presence.Some families have taken the unusual step of agreeing...