Some California investors with the means to do so are exploring their options with a type of virtual or digital currency known as cryptocurrency. There is nothing wrong with simply purchasing or selling digital currency. It can, however, become a problem if marital...
Comprehensive Solutions to Difficult Family Law Issues
Year: 2019
Getting ready for a divorce
In addition to being an emotionally trying process, divorce can also be very complicated. California couples who are ending their marriages can take certain steps to organize and prepare for what lies ahead. Spending time getting properly organized can result in a...
Lying about spending or savings could mean trouble for marriage
People often tell what they consider to be small white lies to keep things moving smoothly in their home or their relationship. For example, not admitting how much money you spend on coffee every week may seem like a harmless issue if it helps you avoid an argument...
How divorced parents can stay connected with their kids
Divorced parents in California who have a difficult relationship with one another might worry that the conflict will seriously hurt the children. However, a new study found that a child's relationship with each parent is more important after a divorce. The...
Using a QDRO to divide retirement assets
Many spouses who are separating in California will say that the divorce process can be emotional. Unfortunately, high stress and anger can lead to poor decision making. At the time of dividing assets and liabilities, it is important to reign in emotions and consider...
High-asset divorce? You can still negotiate
As a couple with a high net worth, you may worry that your divorce will take a long time and that it will come at a great cost to each of you. You could be right, especially if you aren't able to agree on how to divide your assets.California's community property laws...
Second marriages and prenups
California couples who get married in their 20s or 30s may believe that completing a prenuptial agreement is unnecessary. After all, many younger people do not have substantial assets. However, for older people who decide to get remarried, securing a prenuptial...
How divorce may affect a child’s college fund
Many California parents start saving for their children's college tuition years in advance. They realize that the earlier they start, the more time they will have to space out the money they are saving for a quality education. However, if parents get divorced and do...
Study finds infidelity, lack of commitment contribute to divorce
Lack of commitment could be a significant factor for couples in California who get a divorce. In a study conducted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 75 percent of respondents cited it as one thing that contributed to their divorce. It was followed...
Yes, your property is split 50-50 in short-term marriages, too
As a young couple going through a divorce, you may have a relatively simple divorce on your hands. You have few assets, and you don't have children. This makes your official split much easier.However, there are still things you need to do to make sure you get all that...