Becoming business partners often seems like a good idea to married couples. Their lives are already intertwined in many ways, including financially. It may feel easy and natural for them to work together, especially if they’re starting a small business and trying to...
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Will your spouse’s gambling problem be a factor in the divorce?
A spouse’s gambling problem can have a significant impact on divorce proceedings. When gambling causes financial instability or emotional strain in a marriage, it can become a major factor in property division, child custody and support arrangements. Courts take...
Property division challenges during a same-sex divorce
Dividing property can be complex during any divorce. This is especially true for high-asset divorces, where people may control significant financial assets. It can be very complicated to track down all of these assets and decide what the law says about how they should...
Can your pet follow your child post-divorce?
One common concern among divorcing parents in California is whether their pet can follow their child post-divorce, moving between households along with their child. The emotional bonds between children and their pets are often very strong, and maintaining these...
How to prepare your kids to return to school after your divorce?
The news that you are divorcing is likely to hit your kids hard. Thankfully, with them off school for the summer, you have time to help them get used to the changes. But, pretty soon they are going to have to return to school. While it might be a relief for them to...
Can I cash out my 401k during my divorce in California?
When navigating a divorce in California, you might question whether you can cash out your 401k. Understanding the legal and financial implications is essential, particularly in high-net-worth divorce cases where assets are more complex. Rules for accessing your 401k...
What to consider before you ask for the house in a divorce
Family homes often become a big source of contention in a divorce. The sentimental feelings that you may have to your home can be significant – and that can make it challenging to separate the emotional attachment you have from the practical concerns that have to be...
3 tips for telling children about divorce
Talking to your children about divorce can be challenging. At the same time, you are well aware that it’s an important and necessary conversation. You want to make it go well for your children. You have likely never been through this situation before, so it may be...
2 types of subtle domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is relatively prevalent in the U.S. Unfortunately, over a million incidents of domestic violence are reported every year. While the majority of victims are women, a significant number of men also experience domestic violence. Nonetheless, domestic...
Can same-sex couples adopt in California?
While adoption can be full of challenges, it can also be a rewarding and eye-opening experience. And thanks to the ceaseless calls to advance the human rights of the members of the LGBTQ+ community, same-sex couples in California can now adopt, too. If you are...
