It is not uncommon for couples to relocate to different geographic areas after they separate or divorce. Remaining in the same area can dredge up painful memories and comes with the risk of inadvertently running into a former spouse, so…
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Divorce is never easy for any couple. For high-net-worth couples, the silver lining is that divorces tend to be less common. Using educational attainment as a proxy for income, individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher have a 29.8% divorce…
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California is a no-fault divorce state, which means that the party initiating the divorce is not required to prove fault or wrongdoing by the other party. “Irreconcilable differences” or “an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage” are among the most commonly…
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On January 1, 2018, California became the largest state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana use. This milestone was the result of a years-long campaign, which followed a larger nationwide trend toward acceptance of the use of marijuana for…
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California courts determine child custody and visitation issues according to the best interests of the child. Generally, it is the state’s policy that the best interests of the child are served by the child having frequent and continuing contact with…
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Child custody can be a fraught topic for any divorcing couple. One of the most pressing questions on any parent’s mind is “where will our children live during and after the divorce?” Traditionally, both parents share legal custody of the…
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In 2019, Millennials — individuals born from roughly the early 1980s to the mid-1990s — became America’s largest generation, eclipsing Baby Boomers for the first time. Their demographic rise has touched nearly every facet of American life and culture. Millennials…
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