Divorce

Property Division In A Same-Sex Divorce

If you are divorcing in the state of California, the rules that govern the division of assets are the same whether you are in a same-sex marriage or a male-female marriage. As Orange County divorce lawyers, we feel that you should understand the legal difference between marital and non-marital properties and assets. In general, any properties or assets that a spouse or a couple acquire after their wedding will be deemed marital property. Non-marital property is property owned or obtained before the wedding. The law provides few exceptions, but gifts…

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What Is A QDRO?

Divorce is difficult for anyone at any age, but if you are approaching retirement age, protecting your long-term best interests must be your top priority in a divorce. In Southern California, anyone who is divorcing must be represented by an experienced Orange County divorce attorney who knows how to protect your retirement funds – or how to obtain your rightful share of your partner’s retirement resources. WHAT HAPPENS TO MARITAL PROPERTY IN A CALIFORNIA DIVORCE? In every California divorce, the assets and properties that the spouses have accumulated during the…

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What To Do When A Prenup Is Unfair

According to a survey conducted in 2016 by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, prenuptial agreements are “trending” among couples under age 35. If you currently have a prenuptial agreement, or if you are about to marry and considering a prenup, let our Orange County divorce lawyers help. We’ll guide you on to what makes a prenuptial agreement unfair and unenforceable in California, how to challenge a prenup, and how to create one that is genuinely fair and just. WHY DO PEOPLE SEEK PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS? Why the rise in the…

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Making Travel Arrangements With Your Children After A Divorce

It’s true. When parents divorce, it really is harder on the kids, but it can be just a bit easier on the kids if the parents can cooperate, find some common ground, and remain flexible during and after the divorce. For divorced parents, disputes can sometimes arise regarding travel plans and arrangements, and the ability of a parent to travel with his or her child may have some limits – particularly when it comes to traveling to another state or country. This is where a child custody attorney can help.…

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Mistakes To Avoid During The Divorce Process

If you are divorcing or considering a divorce in southern California – or if you are anticipating that your spouse may be about to divorce you – there are a number of mistakes that you must be careful not to make during the divorce process. But, what exactly are the most common mistakes that people make when they’re divorcing? How can a divorce law firm in California help? You’ll learn how these mistakes can hurt you and how to avoid making them. WHAT’S THE FIRST MISTAKE TO AVOID IN A…

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How To Serve Divorce Papers Overseas

If you are seeking a divorce and you are living in the United States, you should go ahead and file for the divorce in the state where you reside – even if your spouse is currently living in a foreign country. The fifty states have each established legal residency requirements for divorcing, so if you file for your divorce here in California, at least one spouse must have lived in our state for a minimum of six months. For an international divorce, you are going to need the insights and…

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How Do Different Personalities Handle Divorce

If you are divorcing, you may need to know: Is your spouse bipolar? A narcissist? A gatekeeper? Maybe even a sociopath? If so, what can that mean for your divorce? How do different personality types tend to handle the divorce process and the aftermath of divorce? Can divorce attorneys in California help? You're about to find out. Individuals with high-conflict personalities – like narcissists and gatekeepers – seek out drama, and nothing offers the opportunity for playing out dramatic impulses quite like a divorce. Below is a brief discussion of…

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Will The New Tax Plan Affect Divorces In 2018?

The huge income tax revision adopted by Congress and signed in December by President Trump will impact every area of life in the United States – including divorce and alimony. How will the new tax plan affect you if you are divorcing or divorced? What if you are paying or receiving alimony or child support? Can a child support law firm in Orange County, CA help? The new tax rules and their impact on divorce are explained below, and they will apply to every divorce in every state beginning in…

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High Net Worth Divorces And Alimony

If you are a person who owns substantial property and assets, you could lose a great deal in a contested California divorce proceeding. A final divorce settlement divides property and assets and sometimes requires one spouse to also make alimony and child support payments. Every divorce is different, of course, so high net worth individuals who are divorcing in southern California must be able to rely on the insights and sound legal advice that an Orange County child support law firm can provide. If you are divorcing or anticipating a…

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Pet Custody In California

Many pet owners treat their dogs and cats almost as if they were children. The law in the state of California, however, does not. What happens to a pet when divorce splits up a family? In a growing number of California divorces, the fate of the family pet is hotly disputed. In the eyes of the law, a pet is an item of property, just like a car or a house, but divorcing spouses are almost never willing simply to sell a pet and split the proceeds. If you are…

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