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How can you deal with a difficult ex after a divorce?
Divorce in California is rarely a simple procedure and if the situation is not amicable, it can become intense quickly. Splitting your life down the middle is hard enough when the two of you get along, but when one spouse is intentionally being difficult, things can...
Divorce can lead to long-term health effects for children
The end of a marriage affects the entire family. For young children, it can feel like the unravelling of the family unit. It is easy for parents to lose themselves in the details of the divorce and to ignore the potential stress that the child faces. To ensure that...
Getting a restraining order in California
When a victim of physical abuse leaves the marriage, the risk of violent behavior by his or her spouse increases. A restraining order provides legal protection for you and/or your children when a partner has committed abuse or threatened harm. Follow these steps to...
What is palimony?
If you cohabitate with someone in California without having entered into a legal marriage or registered domestic partnership, it will likely surprise you to learn that you still may be able to collect spousal support and/or receive half of your partnerās property if...
Are you a victim of financial abuse in your marriage?
With spousal abuse, you likely think of physical striking, intimidation and spouses who blame their bruises on clumsiness. Spousal abuse has another layer: financial abuse. Married couples in California can learn more about whether they are victims of this rarely...
The many faces of spousal abuse
One of the biggest myths about spousal abuse in San Diego is that it only takes place among poor and uneducated populations. The truth is this form of domestic violence crosses class, income and education lines. Furthermore, there are various kinds of spousal abuse an...
What is a QDRO in a California divorce?
If you are getting a divorce in California and want to get your fair share of marital assets, you should ensure your right to any relevant retirement benefits. In some cases, you may want to use a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. A QDRO is a court order that splits...
Do business assets count as community property during divorce?
Filing for divorce in California may involve a complex division of assets, especially if you are an entrepreneur or business owner. California is a community property state, which means that the state considers all the assets you and your spouse acquired during your...
How to execute a prenuptial agreement properly
California couples who entered into a marriage with a number of assets probably signed a prenuptial agreement to protect their wealth. However, if they do not execute it properly, the judge may find the contract to be invalid which can be a big wake up call for some....
How women can avoid high asset divorce errors
Women in San Diego who are financially secure often choose to stay home and raise their children. Their husbands have careers and have maximized both their immediate and long-term assets. The family lives in a beautiful home in a good neighborhood. The children are...
