Homeownership is a source of pride, and you and your spouse may have spent years saving up for a home, purchasing one that is just right for you, and improving your home along the way. With so much tied up in the family home, it is easy to see why deciding what to do...
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How your divorce may affect your business partners
Divorce is stressful enough when dealing with your personal assets and your children. But when a business is involved, things can become exponentially more complicated. This is because you not only have to think about how your share of the business is going to be...
How are stocks, IRAs and complex assets split in a divorce?
California couples who have decided to get a divorce will need to navigate the complexities as the process moves forward. One of the most difficult aspects of a case is property division. Most will view this as being related to a marital home, automobiles, bank...
Conservatorship of adult children with special needs
When you have a special needs child, you love them with all your heart and understand that your care of them will last long after they turn age 18. But once a child reaches age 18 in California, even a special needs child has reached the age of majority and is...
Four divorce-related property issues faced by those 50 and older
Divorce is never easy, regardless of your age. But those who have been married for a significant period of time and are older may struggle to navigate the complexities of their marriage dissolution if for no other reason than the fact that they have accumulated...
Addressing high-conflict child custody disputes in California
For Californians going through a divorce, it can be an emotionally wrenching experience. While some cases are relatively agreeable and the spouses simply want to end the marriage and move on, others are contentious. This is especially worrisome if children are...
Steps to take now to stay financially afloat after your divorce
Once married, couples settle into roles. You may be in charge of the laundry while your spouse may be in charge of the dishes. Or you may stay at home to care for the family while your spouse climbs the corporate ladder in the working world, earning a living to...
Will a business partner’s divorce impact you?
Statistics show that roughly 39% of first-time marriages in America end in divorce. With such a sobering stat in mind, there’s a chance that divorce will affect you or someone you love at some point. If you are a small business owner, then the stakes are high if a...
Steps to consider in high-conflict child custody
A tempestuous relationship with your spouse came to a tempestuous conclusion. A nasty divorce with nasty accusations flung in every direction. And your children are caught in the middle. With loyalties to each parent, they are scared, confused, and, like everyone...
Complex assets involved in gray divorce cases
After several decades, your marriage has frayed, and you and your spouse are about to join the growing number of couples in gray divorce. In divorces involving longtime married couples middle-aged and up, many complications surface, namely those related to assets. As...