California law allows for legal separation between spouses. The process for obtaining a legal separation is not very different from that of getting a divorce. Just as you would in a divorce, you will file a petition, serve it on the other party, and wait for an...
Divorce
How will divorce affect my citizenship application?
Marrying a U.S. citizen is a common path many people take to become a U.S. citizen themselves. The point of immigration laws pertaining to marriage and citizenship is to allow you and your spouse to live in the U.S. without issue. However, if your marriage is not...
Property division and one’s business
For business owners, the divorce process presents unique considerations. There are a variety of ways in which the end of marriage affects one's business and it is critical for you to prepare for the division of all marital assets if you are approaching the divorce...
How financial advisors help women amid divorce
These days, most women navigating their way through divorces fail to take advantage of the assistance of financial advisors. If you are among them, you may be doing yourself a disservice. Research shows that a primary concern among today’s divorcing women is how to...
Divorce when a business predates the marriage
California is one of nine states that observes community property, according to California Courts. Community property is any asset or debt acquired throughout the marriage. Conversely, separate property is anything owned prior to the marriage or that one spouse...
How does collaborative law work?
Divorcing couples in California like you have a few options for how to tackle your split. Though some choose to go for litigation, this is not the only method. Today, we will take a look at collaborative law and how it works. The success of collaborative law depends...
3 ways stay-at-home moms plan for divorce
Stay-at-home moms play an important role in society. While their husbands enter the workforce and provide financial support, these mothers remain at home to raise good kids. Of course, this arrangement often creates a power imbalance that can make divorce even more...
Spousal support in the context of domestic violence
As a victim of domestic violence in California, having to pay spousal support to your one-time abuser after your divorce would add insult to injury. However, we at Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group assure you that the court will likely not require that of you....

