Property division is often a contentious part of divorce proceedings. California is a community property state. Therefore, the court will divide all community property equally, including debts. Defining community vs. separate debt in divorce Any debt accumulated...
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How collaborative divorces can be beneficial
Couples who end their marriages in California with a litigated divorce usually experience stress and hostility. Collaborative divorces involve negotiation and cooperation. Collaborative divorce definition Both soon-to-be ex-spouses work together from start to finish...
Determining your credit card needs after getting divorced in California
Some married couples in California won't stay that way forever. In these cases, getting a divorce is an option that can benefit two people when they can't stay together. However, lots of changes come with a divorce. One of these changes can involve your credit cards....
Behaviors that often lead to divorce
Relationships are complicated, and conflicts inevitably arise. If you've lost the magic you once had, perhaps it's time to look in the mirror and honestly assess your behavior while your California marriage is still salvageable. Here are four behaviors that may lead...
3 questions to help divorced co-parents
When California parents make the difficult decision to dissolve their marriage, the care of any children involved in the divorce is paramount. In the ideal scenario, divorces are amicable, and each parent commits to working with the other. When putting together your...
Tips for your social media use during divorce
Divorce in California, and around the country, is challenging enough without online posts and arguments worsening the situation. With the rise of social media, it’s important to know how your online presence can impact your divorce proceedings. Limit your social media...
Describing the 6 stages of divorce
Divorcing couples in California go through a variety of emotions. It’s normal to feel one way early in the divorce and completely different as things progress, and there are several stages that people often go through. Shock When your spouse reveals they want a...
Divorce and your medical career in California
California uses community property rules when dividing property in a divorce. A community asset is typically defined as anything acquired after your marriage became official. For example, community assets may include a home, a car or money in a bank account. It's also...
Divorce can affect children’s view of marriage
Divorce can have a significant impact on the way children in California view marriage and relationships. Children who grow up in divorced families may have a different perspective on marriage than children from intact families. Believing marriages are less stable...
Preparing mentally and financially for a divorce
California residents who have gone through a divorce know how difficult it can be. While you know it’s for the best, it’s perfectly normal to get overwhelmed by emotions and the prospect of life without your partner. Processing your divorce Divorce can be a hard thing...