Year: 2019

For many California couples, January may be a time for new beginnings and new divorces. For a number of reasons, divorce attorneys and even Google searches back up the claim that the new year brings with it an increased number of divorce filings across the country....

Spouses who are going through a divorce in California may want to do so with the help of a mediator. Mediation can be an effective way for individuals to express their needs in a timely and safe manner. Typically, it is a less expensive option than settling a divorce...

While both women and men in California may face challenges after a divorce related to finances and children, these challenges are more common for women. Women have three times the poverty rate that men do after a divorce and tend to suffer a loss in income while men's...

Child custody decisions in California and around the country are made based on the best interests of the child. There was a time when following this doctrine usually led to mothers being awarded primary custody. However, shared custody and co-parenting arrangements...

There are many issues that must be navigated in a California divorce. One of the most common sources of disputes is determining what will become of the marital home. Understanding the complexities and addressing them can avoid conflict and help craft a...

In the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election, people in California and across the country are debating tax policy, especially the level of taxation imposed on people in the highest tax bracket. At the same time, some wealthy people are considering options that...

People in California who are getting a divorce and who share a team of financial professionals with a spouse might want to consider working with a new team. This may be particularly helpful for a person who is a dependent spouse since the professionals likely have...

Starting in 2019, California pet owners going through a divorce may have to do what's best for their animals when splitting. This is the gist of a new state law that gives judges the discretion of considering pets' best interests when determining who gets Fido or...