Divorce

Divorce can become more complex when you and your spouse own property in more than one state. If you are divorcing in California but own real estate, a business or other assets elsewhere, you may wonder how the court will divide them. Understanding how California...

Your spouse may be entitled to a portion of your inheritance during your divorce. It depends on a variety of factors, including how you received, used and stored that inheritance. California is a community property state. In general, this means that all community...

Marriages between immigrants and United States citizens can develop the same issues as any other relationship. Infidelity, differences in lifestyle, disputes about personal values and domestic violence can all leave one spouse ready to end the marriage. Much of the...

Does abuse always leave a bruise? In California, the answer is no. Some spouses try to dominate a relationship through isolation, threats, constant monitoring or control over money and daily life. That pattern is often called coercive control, and it can matter in a...

The sudden mix of heartbreak, legal paperwork and immigration uncertainty can feel crushing when a divorce happens before your two-year marriage milestone. You might wonder if a failed relationship means deportation is next. While a divorce complicates your journey,...

Family businesses are very common in the United States. In some cases, spouses will start a business jointly. They may employ other family members. Even many major corporations today started with a single family decades before. This can create complications when a...

Divorce trends in the United States are intriguing, in large part because divorce is falling for younger people and rising for older couples. As a general trend, divorce rates are falling for those under 45, while they are increasing for those over 45. But the older...

When you file for divorce against a narcissist, you can expect the fireworks that follow. Narcissists gain power using manipulation and gaslighting techniques to effectively squelch any resistance from their spouse. Filing for divorce from a narcissist upsets their...

Being married to a business owner isn't necessarily easy. They often have very stressful work demands and irregular schedules. Sometimes, spouses may end up feeling as though their needs come secondary to those of the company. In some cases, the challenges of running...