An unfortunate situation that we see all too often. The marriage has broken down, and one of the spouses, let’s assume in this case, the wife, wants to leave the marriage because her husband is abusing her. Still, she cannot afford to divorce him. This is a couple who...
Divorce
Gray divorce will likely affect retirement savings
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...
4 key negotiating skills for divorce mediation
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...
Financial elements of a high-asset divorce
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...
Mediation can prompt amicable resolutions
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...
Factors that could impact divorce timeline
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...
Mediation can make the divorce process less stressful
Every year thousands of couples in California choose to end their marriages. For many of these couples, divorce will be the most difficult event of their lifetime. However, there is an alternative divorce method that is often less stressful and more efficient than a...
The fair division of debt in a divorce
When you make the decision to divorce, you know your life is going to change in numerous ways. You may have to find a new place to live, you may have to adjust to life on less income, and you could have less time with your kids. While all of these issues represent new...
Pros and cons to divorce mediation
When it becomes hard for spouses to envision a future together, ending the marriage amicably could be the most sensible solution. Yet, regardless of circumstances, divorce is painful emotionally and can also be expensive. Divorce mediation is an alternative means of...
What happens with pensions when couples divorce?
The process of untangling a long-term marriage is rarely a simple one. The more assets and property that spouses own, the more complicated their divorce. Those in California who have a pension may be wondering if an ex-spouse will be entitled to some of it after a...

