Divorce

Once upon a time, it was common for people to marry very young. They also started families very young compared to most people today. Yet, in those times, divorce was relatively rare, and couples that married young tended to stay married for life. Then things changed,...

If you are considering divorce, you may be pondering on what you have heard or read about it. Divorce features in so many articles, movies, and person-to-person conversations that it can be hard to separate the truth from fiction. Here are three of the most frequently...

Traditionally, divorce has been viewed as an adversarial process where each spouse is pitted against one another. However, the truth is that this does not benefit anyone. Generally, the more that conflict can be reduced between spouses, the better the outcome for both...

Service with divorce paperwork may lead to angry confrontations between spouses in some households. Other times, one spouse may seem to ignore the documents sent by the other. Despite serving someone in accordance with California state requirements, some people...

Years ago, you and your partner discussed getting divorced, but you both agreed to wait until the kids were older. Even though your children are grown up now, it might still be difficult to tell them that you and your partner are divorcing. The best way to handle this...

While divorce rates in the U.S. have been steadily declining in recent years, a significant number of marriages still end in separation. Every relationship is unique, and the reasons behind divorce are often multifaceted.  Nonetheless, some common factors contribute...

When a married couple decides to part ways, resolutions to various legal matters need to happen, and one of the key issues is spousal support. Spousal support is where one spouse must provide financial assistance to the other after separation or divorce. California...

California is a community property state. This means any property gained or earned during the marriage is subject to equal division during a divorce. Before the division part of the process begins, the court must legally determine what property is marital and what is...

If you are considering divorce, it is likely because you are unhappy in your marriage. You may imagine that divorce will solve your problems. The truth is more complex. According to Psychology Today, divorce is a difficult, painful process. It does not solve your...