Establishing a family business is probably one of the biggest milestones in a married couple’s life. You and your spouse worked tirelessly for several years to build and maintain a business. But now that you are facing a divorce, you might wonder how your business...
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How to know if mediation is the best option for divorce
Although no couple marries with the intent of divorcing, people and situations inevitably change. In some cases, divorce may be the best course of action. These days, more and more couples in California are choosing to end their marriages with mediation rather than a...
Leaving the marriage when you think you cannot afford it
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...
Why high-net-worth couples should consider a prenup
Discussing the demise of a marriage before it even begins is not an easy conversation for future spouses to have. Yet, divorce becomes a reality for thousands of couples in California every year. If spouses divorce with a prenuptial agreement in place, they can save...
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...
Reducing the cost of divorce
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,...
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...