Even with all the information on the Internet, a lot of people are still caught off guard by all the things they have to consider when it comes to the divorce process. That’s because every person’s marriage is different, meaning every divorce is going to be a little different from the next as well. …
If you’ve ever held a conversation with the opposite sex and found yourself muttering the phrase, “you just don’t get what I’m saying,” you’re not alone. That’s because, whether you realize it or not, men and women have very different ways of communicating — much to the frustration of the opposite sex. You may…
In the last few decades, there has been a considerable cultural shift in how the nation views divorce. Once dominated by a negative stigma, divorce has morphed into an accepted practice that gives couples a fresh start to a happier life instead of forcing two people to continue living in a bad situation. But…
Property division. Considered to be perhaps the most contentious part of any divorce, this step in the dissolution of a marriage forces couples to seriously think about what assets and debts should be considered separate property and what should be considered community property. This includes big decisions that divorcing spouses might not agree on,…
It’s not uncommon for a couple to develop a shared interest or hobby during the course of their marriage. For instance, some couples may take up golfing or bicycling, while others might indulge their mutual love of photography or gardening. Still others, however, might partake in considerably more unconventional pastimes such as collecting artwork….
The law can be tricky sometimes, as we’re sure our readers know all too well. That’s because it’s an ever-changing landscape filled with laws and loopholes we may or may not be aware of. It’s because of this that most people get help from knowledgeable lawyers when it comes to their legal issues. But…
Property division can turn into a contentious process for just about any divorcing couple. But this is more so true for high-asset couples who may have a lot more to lose than the average husband and wife. Our California readers can see this playing out for a high-asset couple in another state; but because…
As you may have already started to notice, divorce can be a difficult process. From child custody decisions to dividing assets and liabilities, a divorce can raise a plethora of legal questions that require the best of answers. One such legal question has to do with dividing assets and it goes as follows: Should…
Over the last year the term Bitcoin entered the lexicon of languages the world over when federal investigators shut down an Internet black market known as the Silk Road. It’s because of this that Bitcoin often conjures up images of illegal activity such as Ponzi schemes and drug sales. But now bitcoins are starting…
As many of our San Francisco readers know, there are many things that can complicate divorce proceedings. Everything from child custody battles to arguments regarding spousal support can lead to contentious litigation. But perhaps the most problematic is business ownerships between married couples. When a couple divorces and it’s time for property division, ownership…
