Some California spouses have the unfortunate experience of facing divorce just a few years into their marriages. Many spouses say they didn't see it coming and, in fact, thought things were going along fairly well in their relationships. A man in another state says he...
Month: April 2018
Understand new tax implications regarding divorce
Residents in California and all across the nation were given a couple of extra days this year before their federal tax returns for 2017 were due. While some taxpayers file their returns as soon as they receive all the required documentation, others choose to file as...
Stepparent adoption is easier with skilled legal counsel
Reportedly, about 50 percent of all adoptions nationwide, including in California, involve stepchildren. Stepparent adoption can serve different purposes. It could follow the death of the biological parent, or a person marrying someone who has children from a previous...
Will a couples counselor suggest a client move toward divorce?
For many California couples, the thought of ending their marriage is difficult to adjust to. Some will go to great lengths to try and save the marriage, including turning to a marriage counselor to try and work through issues in the relationship. Some spouses wonder...
Is your spouse trying to stash cash in divorce?
When you stumbled across the text message between your spouse and a mutual friend of yours, you didn't think much of it at first. It seemed to suggest a planned meeting to transfer some money. You asked your spouse about it later and were a bit taken aback at the...
Property division decisions can have impact on future home buying
Buying a house can be a complex process for residents in California and everywhere else around the country. However, the process may become even more complicated if a couple has gotten a divorce. Since divorce has a major impact on a couple's financial situation, the...
Protect retirement funds in a gray divorce
For some California couples, entering into the golden years of retirement together sounds like a dream come true. However, in some cases, other couples may think spending all their time together now that they are no longer working seems more like a nightmare. Now more...
An unusual custody arrangement could suit your unique family
Every California family is different. Kids have different needs and parents have different work schedules. No two families are the same, and for this reason, no two custody orders should be the same. For many families, traditional custody plans do not suit their...
Property division in divorce: Who gets the pets?
California couples and others around the nation who are going through a divorce have many matters to consider. If there are children involved, custody, visitation and support are obviously major issues to address. Of course, for any couple, property division is of...
