Divorce

Marital breakups in California and across the United States seem to be declining. Yet, for older spouses, the opposite is happening. Reportedly, the divorce rate for Americans who are 50 and older has skyrocketed in the last few decades. Gray divorces are often...

Couples in California never go into their wedding with plans of one day ending the marriage. Yet, it is estimated that just under half of all spouses in the United States end up divorcing. Just as every marriage is different, the same can be said of divorce. However,...

Many California spouses are relieved when they learn that they can legally end their marriage without going to court. This is beneficial, especially for parents who typically want to minimize disruption and stress in their children’s lives as they work out a...

Marriages end for a multitude of reasons. In most divorces, both parties will feel some financial impact. This is especially true in high-asset divorces. For those in California who are ending their marriages, here are some important financial areas to inspect before...

The end of a marriage is a reality that thousands of couples in California will face this year. Divorce is an event notorious for causing emotional upheaval and turmoil. However, a marital breakup doesn’t have to be confrontational or full of conflict. If divorcing...

Ending a marriage is undoubtedly one of the most stressful life experiences for many people. Anyone who has been through divorce will likely say that they wanted to get through this process as quickly as possible. On average, most California divorces take about a year...

Most high asset divorces come with a greater level of challenges and complexities than average. This can especially be true in cases where one of the two spouses is a business owner. After working relentlessly for years to establish and build a fruitful and successful...

Separating from a long-term spouse can be an arduous and conflict-filled process. These days, however, many divorces in California are not as contentious or dramatic as one may think. While it’s true that divorce is rarely easy, a collaborative divorce may be an...

When a spouse owns a business or has accumulated many assets, they may be wondering what they can do to protect these things should the marriage end. Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, but these agreements must be signed before the marriage. For...