A lot of California divorces are uncontested. Both spouses acknowledge that the relationship is over and work together to decide key issues like child custody and support, property division, and alimony. Sometimes a divorce becomes contested when there’s a disagreement
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In California, What is a Divorce Judgment?
In California, the divorce process can take months or even years, depending on whether you have children, the size and complexity of the marital estate, and whether there is a dispute that requires litigation to resolve. For example, if you
What is Timeshare Custody in CA?
Child custody and support are two separate arrangements in California, but under the state’s timeshare custody rule, they impact one another.
When you and your spouse (or the court) create a custody agreement, one parent typically ends up with fewer
How Long Do Spousal Support Payments Last in CA?
Spousal support was a regular part of a California divorce settlement agreement for a very long time. Many spouses gave up full-time employment after marriage to raise a family, and alimony was a way to minimize the financial consequences of
Divorcing As a Physician with a Private Practice
When you are facing divorce as a physician with a private practice, issues like property division and child custody become more complicated, even if the separation is amicable. In fact, there are several unique concerns during the process of divorcing
What is the California Community Property Law and How Will It Affect My Divorce?
When couples divorce in California, one of the biggest questions that arises is who gets what? Like child custody and visitation, property division is one of the most emotionally challenging aspects of divorce because cars, homes, and other personal property
What Happens to Retirement and 401Ks in a California Divorce?
In many divorces, spouses’ pensions and other retirement accounts will be among the highest-value assets they want to protect during their divorce. From IRAs and 401ks to pension plans, these accounts are often the most valuable assets to be divided
Military Retirement and Divorce: Protecting Your Pension
Any divorce can be complicated – emotionally, financially, and legally. However, when one or both spouses is a member of the military, the issues can be even more complex. In addition to the normal issues that any couple may face
Nesting Co-Parenting Arrangements
One of the most difficult aspects of any divorce involving children is making custody decisions. As parents, you want to minimize the impact of your divorce on your children. You also want to make sure that you still get to