If you’re a parent who has gone through the divorce process before, then you might agree with this statement: child custody negotiations tend to bring out the worst in each parent. This can be due to a number of reasons such as heightened emotions left over from the initial shock of being presented with…
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, then you may have read our piece concerning talk-show host Sherri Shepherd who, over the last year, has found herself facing some rather contentious litigation. Although we only outlined Shepherd’s custody battle with her first ex-husband over their son, this isn’t the only litigation the former View…
Getting married is one of the biggest decisions you can make in your life. Another important issue that many fail to consider is whether or not to discuss having a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement can be very beneficial for both of you. A prenup can protect both individuals by stating how assets will…
If we asked you to explain how certain legal processes go, you’d probably only be able to describe the ones you’ve encountered in your life, such as how to apply for a driver’s license or what happens when you are accused of committing a crime. This is to be expected, especially because most people…
Divorce can have a significant impact on your finances, including your retirement goals. Despite your retirement plans, getting divorced will result in your retirement assets getting divided according to California laws. The thought of splitting your retirement assets with your soon-to-be ex can be difficult to accept. However, understanding how your assets will be…
It has been said before on this blog that prenuptial agreements can be incredibly useful legal documents because they help ease tensions during divorce by taking care of property division ahead of time. But as we have also said before, prenups aren’t for every couple, meaning just because one couple wants a prenup doesn’t…
All property division cases are different. Marital property acquired early in a marriage has a different significance than property obtained later on. More importantly, we sometimes wrongly take for granted that certain type of property is not subject to property division conducted throughout a divorce. This includes artwork that one spouse or the other…
The idea of discussing a prenuptial agreement with your partner probably leaves you feeling uncomfortable at best. Prenups, however, are not what they once were. Today, many couples in California — not just the wealthy — turn to the contract as a way to not only protect their assets, but also to have an…
Unless you’re a huge basketball fan, chances are you were like a lot of Americans who had no idea who Donald Sterling was until quite recently when tapes were leaked to the press containing audio of Sterling making racist comments. The scandal turned into what could only be called a media circus, ultimately costing…
Has your spouse recently become concerned about your finances even though nothing has changed for years? Or has your spouse started asking you to keep a detailed list of everything you buy? If you said yes, then you will want to keep reading because some financial experts believe these behaviors, among a few others,…
