Anyone in California who plays a parental role in the life of a child -- to whom he or she has no biological relationship -- might wonder whether it is really necessary to go through the legalities of adoption. However, stepparent adoption could benefit both the...
Month: August 2018
Address income, expenses, assets, debts in property division
When a California couple contemplates getting a divorce, there are typically countless issues to resolve. Certainly, finances are at the forefront of many discussions. When the couple was together, their income and assets -- as well as their expenses and debts...
How will your divorce affect your plans for your golden years?
Divorce is a complex financial and legal process, and it requires the division of all marital assets. This includes property saved and set aside for retirement. Whether you have years to go before retirement or you are looking forward to that step in the near future,...
Child custody: Tips to help children during a divorce
When a California couple decides to get a divorce, the parties involved understandably have a number of issues to resolve. Questions surrounding division of assets or "who gets what?" are typically at the forefront of discussions. However, when the couple has...
Guard against disruption to retirement plans during a divorce
Any time a marriage ends in California or anywhere around the nation, there are always countless issues to resolve. No matter how old a couple is, the decisions made during a divorce have major implications on the lives of those involved. However, older couples may...
Prenups more popular among millennials, divorce experts say
When couples in California or elsewhere around the country decide to end their marriages, the issue of property division can often become contentious. As emotions likely run high during the divorce process, the parties involved are concerned about protecting their...
