One thing that some people make the mistake of doing is hiding their assets during divorce. They may think that they're going to come out on top by doing this, but if the judge finds out that you've lied, you could be in deep trouble and have your reputation ruined.It...
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Kids who fight divorce: Helping them cope instead of taking sides
In many cases of divorce, children can be blindsided with the fact that their lives are going to change. As a result, parents can expect that their children are going to have questions and concerns. For the most part, children will adjust given time to do so.There are...
Protecting yourself during divorce starts before you file
You and your spouse have been together for years, and you already know that California is an equitable distribution state. This indicates to you that there's very little your spouse can do to change the fact that you'll split your assets 50-50. What you are more...
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...
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...
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...
Running a business together after divorce: Tips and tricks
When you go through a divorce and have a business, there is sometimes no question that you want the business to stay operating. If you and your spouse are both in agreement that you want to remain part of the business, then there is no other option than to work...
Know how to approach a divorce in California
You were surprised when your spouse decided to ask you for a divorce. You knew that you were having some trouble working together to raise your children and that money was tight recently, but you thought this was something you could overcome.Despite your feelings,...
Here are 3 ways to get your property appraised
One thing that many people who go through divorce deal with is deciding if they should keep or sell a home. Homes may contain many good memories, and some people want to keep them as a result. However, the value of the home may make it necessary to sell it to split...
Help your child emotionally cope with your divorce
If you're a California parent going through a divorce, you are probably concerned about how the marital breakup could affect your child emotionally. Fortunately, most child psychologists agree that kids usually recover from divorce and without suffering permanent...