Divorce is stressful enough even in the most amicable situations but some divorces can get complicated and messy if a spouse is hiding assets during the process. Unfortunately, some spouses are tempted to protect themselves by hiding money and other assets to avoid having to divide those assets with their spouses. Not only is…
It was your dream home or a fixer-upper. A starter house or the place you bought when that big promotion came through. You just moved in or you’ve lived here for years, raised a family. You chose the paint colors, debated: wall-to-wall or area carpet? You finally renovated the guest bath… A house is…
Emerging evidence suggests alcohol consumption increased during COVID-19 especially among women. Research shows that people who suffer from alcohol abuse and drug dependency issues are more likely to experience marital issues and go through a divorce than those who have no dependencies. According to Psychology Today, while those who suffer from dependencies marry at…
You love your special needs child to the moon and back. None of what you’re going through as a couple is their fault. Marriage is just hard. And so is divorce. Still, it is true that the additional stressors associated with having a child with special needs can put tremendous strain on a family—in…
With cryptocurrency’s growing popularity among the public, family law attorneys may encounter questions about how to divide digital assets in a divorce. As more couples accumulate virtual money, it becomes another marital asset to be appraised and divided in divorce proceedings. Unless your attorney has a strong understanding of cryptocurrency assets, an accumulation of…
Whether you’ve been married for a few years or a few decades, entertaining the thought of divorce isn’t easy, especially if you’re unsure if you should even begin the process. Perhaps you have been considering the possibility of divorce for a while, but you’re not sure if that is the right choice. No matter what…
Philanthropist power couple Bill and Melinda Gates stunned the world by announcing their plans to divorce after 27 years of marriage. According to news reports, the Gates don’t have a prenuptial agreement and instead have a “separation agreement” that will likely lead to one of the largest divorce settlements in history. Bill Gates, who…
As social media continues to have a greater influence on our lives it can also contribute to problems in our romantic relationships. More time spent online means fewer opportunities for face-to-face interactions with a partner. According to a study published in the Journal of Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, social media has become a…
A common point of dissension during a divorce case in California is, “Who gets the house?” Your home is where you have made memories, grown as a family and put down your roots. You might have put a lot of money, time and work into your home. It is natural to want to fight…
The divorce process is often contentious and emotional and will likely involve at least one type of restraining order. There are different kinds of restraining orders that are issued by the family courts and it’s important to understand how they work and how it impacts you and your family. Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROs)…
