Jurisdiction is one of the most important considerations when couples file for divorce. The location where you file will influence which state laws apply and also what legal professionals will hear your case. Those considering divorce in San Ramon may wonder what...
It’s very natural to feel emotional when your spouse asks for a divorce. You may not have seen it coming. You may have worried about it but never thought it would actually go this far. But the bigger complication is just that it’s a major change in your life. This is...
Spousal support, which people sometimes referred to as alimony, can be one of the most hotly disputed aspects of a modern California divorce. The lower-earning or stay-at-home spouse may desperately need support as they try to establish their independence, and the...
You may know that you want to file for divorce without being certain that you can qualify for one. After all, divorce law is a little bit different in every state, and you may not know conclusively what rules will apply to your family here in California. The law in...
You can recognize that a divorce would be a good decision for you while still feeling overwhelmed by the practical demands of the process. The idea of filing for divorce overwhelms many people and leaves them feeling as though they don't even know where to start. When...
Whether you have stayed married for three decades or three years, the end of your marriage will have practical and financial implications for both you and your spouse. Especially if you are in your late 40s, your 50s or your 60s, you may worry that your divorce will...
You and your spouse might disagree about the right way to split your property when you file for divorce. Most of the time, couples eventually find ways to resolve these disagreements. Occasionally, however, the prospect of splitting up property will push one spouse...
Thinking about a divorce may make you feel nervous or vulnerable. Individuals with significant assets are often particularly concerned about what divorce will mean for their financial future. Houses, retirement funds and businesses are all assets that can lead to...
For those who have never heard of the concept of hiring a private judge, the idea can seem absurd at first. It may even smack of some illegal scheme to trick people out of their money. The truth, however, is that hiring a private judge to handle a divorce is a...
Divorce has a tendency of breeding bad blood between parents. Unfortunately, sometimes this hostility can cause one parent to use their child or children against the other. Coined by child psychologist Robert Gardner in 1985, parental alienation is a harmful form of...