On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | Sep 3, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
When you and your spouse got married, you joined million of other Americans who also underwent this rite of passage. According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2017, half of Americans over the age of 18 had a spouse. If you and your spouse have decided to get...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | Jun 30, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
The divorce process often takes a heavy toll on the emotional well-being of those ending their marriage, leaving many people feeling stressed out, exhausted and even angry. Unfortunately, these emotions often interfere with one’s ability to work toward an ideal...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | Jun 25, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
As a business owner who is facing divorce, you may understandably worry about how your business will fare. Will your business remain whole or will the court split it between you and your spouse? The first thing to caution is that this is not a time to do anything...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | Jun 23, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
Ending your relationship may be a difficult decision, and if you are not quite sure you wish to make the end final, you can file for a legal separation instead of a divorce. According to the California Courts, a legal separation allows you to separate your lives...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | Jun 9, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
Dividing marital property in a divorce settlement is often a daunting and emotional process. If you are like many other people filing for divorce in California, you may have become attached to property and possessions accumulated throughout the marriage. According to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | May 26, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
As a California resident, you may qualify for spousal support and half of your partner’s property when your relationship comes to a close, even if that relationship was not a marriage or a registered domestic partnership. Why? Because California has a palimony...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | May 11, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
One of the biggest goals of the courts in divorce is fairness. This occurs in all aspects of a divorce case from child custody and visitation to the equitable division of assets. The fair division of assets for all parties hinges on many factors, including the ability...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | Apr 17, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
While marriages end for a variety of reasons, spousal disagreements are a common cause. As such, if you and your spouse cannot agree on financial matters, child-rearing rules, household tasks or other topics, you may be ready to call it quits. Your spouse, however,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | Mar 17, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
If you and your spouse have children when you decide to get a divorce, one of the most important areas of negotiation will probably revolve around custody and visitation. In California, the state refers to visitation and custody arrangements as parenting plans. ...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Keith F. Simpson | Feb 27, 2020 | Divorce & Family Law
Every day, couples are divorcing. The American Community Survey released by the United States Census Bureau reported that in California, close to 113,000 women divorced, while almost 98,000 men split with their spouses. In California, the entire divorce process takes...
