Divorce is one of life's hardest transitions, touching your emotions, finances, home and family all at once. You can't control everything, but a clear plan makes the process calmer and helps you come out steadier on the other side. Take care of yourself first Let yourself grieve. …
Divorcing for Older Adults: Planning Carefully for a New Chapter
Divorce later in life—often called “gray divorce”—can be emotionally difficult and financially complex. For older adults, the decision is rarely just about ending a marriage. It often involves retirement plans, health coverage, housing, adult children, estate documents, and the practical reality of …
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Annulment vs. Divorce: Grounds, Legal Effects, and Why Timing Matters
Legal Definition Divorce: A divorce ends a valid marriage. It acknowledges that a legal marriage existed, but the couple has decided to dissolve it. Annulment: An annulment declares that the marriage was never legally valid to begin with. In the eyes of the law, it’s as if the marriage …
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Alimony Agreement Changes
Yes, you can typically change an alimony agreement. However, there are specific conditions that must be met to modify the agreement. Common reasons for modifying an alimony agreement include: Substantial change in circumstances: This could be due to a significant change in income, …
Pets are Property during Divorce
In most places, pets are legally considered property during a divorce, similar to furniture or a car. This means there's no formal "custody" arrangement like with children. However, there are still ways to determine who keeps the dog: Ownership: Courts often look at who adopted the dog, whose …
Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is a process where a neutral third party, known as a mediator, helps divorcing couples in California reach mutually acceptable agreements regarding various aspects of their divorce, such as child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and division of assets and debts. …
Spousal Support
Spousal support (also known as alimony) in California is a court-ordered payment from one spouse or domestic partner to help cover the other's monthly expenses. It is intended to help the lower-earning spouse maintain their standard of living after the divorce. There are two types of spousal …
How To Make Smart Decisions When Thinking Of Divorce (2023)
Divorce is one of the most trying times a person can go through, and the process may be quite emotionally taxing. When emotions are strong, it might be challenging to think clearly, resulting in poor decisions. Marriage develops a personality and a certain level of stability over time, for better …
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A Must-Do After Divorce: Post-Divorce Checklist
Many people experience feelings once the gavel has dropped and the final decree of divorce is signed, including relief, grief, and joy. But, even after the legal fight ends, living post-divorce may be complicated. After that, you still have a few financial and legal formalities to complete. When …
Common Law Marriage Myths
A couple becomes married by common law when there is no official ceremony, but the two people consider themselves married and meet certain criteria. However, not all states recognize common law marriage, and California is one of them, which brings us to common law marriage myth number one. If …
