Receiving divorce papers can feel overwhelming and often very emotional. It’s important to understand that being served with divorce papers doesn’t signify the end of the case. In California, being served just means that your spouse has officially filed a petition with the courts for a dissolution of the marriage and the legal process has…
Marriage usually involves combining things like finances and property. While many couples don’t initially consider legal agreements that control these factors, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can provide a sense of security and protection in the case of divorce. In California, community property laws usually require an equal division of assets, and these agreements can play…
In California, divorce doesn’t automatically mean that every asset is divided in half. While community property is commonly split evenly, separate property can stay in the possession of an individual as long as the right legal steps are taken to protect it. What Is Separate Property Under California Law? California is a community property state…
When a court issues a custody or visitation order, both parents are legally required to follow it. If your ex denies or refuses to comply with the order, then you do have legal options. First and foremost, it’s important to understand that time orders are legally binding. One parent can’t solely decide to restrict the…
Military divorces are often complex since there are elements that civilians don’t encounter, specifically when it comes to benefits and long-term financial support. The 20/20/20 rule comes up and usually has misunderstandings surrounding it. What is the 20/20/20 Rule? The 20/20/20 rule is listed at the federal level that can be applied through certain military…
Once a divorce is finalized, all the progress you put into your estate plan can be undone if you fail to keep it updated. Even though this is a niche area of divorce, it’s still a very important one. Failing to keep it updated can give your ex-spouse power unintentionally. Ultimately, divorce does change more…
Unfortunately, divorce doesn’t just end when the judge signs off on it. Tax consequences can follow you for years if the process isn’t handled properly. When talking about divorce, people commonly assume that it has a sole impact on custody and property, when this is not the case. Many men overlook tax consequences, especially in…
Allegations that are made during divorce or custody proceedings can have impactful consequences both in the short and long term, which is why California courts take them seriously and require strict proof. Any allegations of abuse or neglect can drastically affect divorce and custody cases. Even allegations that are unproven could still result in temporary…
While we’d like to think that every divorce ends amicably, this is unfortunately not the case a lot of the time. Some tend to involve constant conflicts and disputes that forces the courts to get involved. These types of high conflict divorces can be draining both emotionally and financially so understanding the legal process and…