Category Archives: Community Property
Family Law Involves Which Kinds of Issues?
When contemplating divorce it is important to contact a legal professional so they can inform you on your rights. Many times attorneys offer a free initial consultation. In this consultation it is important to ask questions regarding procedure and costs. … Continue reading
How You Could End Up With Your Ex’s Debt
Many people are unaware of the fact that even after divorce, they can end up being responsible for their ex’s debt. Most couples join accounts when getting married. There may be no debt in the joint account when you divorce, … Continue reading
What are temporary orders for?
A divorce can seem confusing at many points of the process. During an extensive divorce, you may hear your attorney talk about obtaining temporary or interim orders. Temporary orders are vital during the divorce process because they lay the ground … Continue reading
JLO and Marc Anthony Divorce
After 7 years of marriage Marc Anthony has filed for divorce from Jennifer Lopez. The couple has cited irreconcilable differences. The two have 4 year old twins together. They both came to a mutual decision that divorce was the best … Continue reading
Falling In and Out of Love
Falling out of love is difficult. Especially after years of getting used to each other’s presence. However, approximately 50 percent of divorced men and 20 percent of divorced women are ready to remarry when they divorce. Just because a love … Continue reading
Stuck between a divorcing couple?
First and foremost you must tell both sides that you will not be taking a position in either trench. In all likelihood, you will still be talking to both sides to it’s best to be honest and open. If you … Continue reading
How to Handle A Divorce When You Have Children
Kids will most likely start misbehaving when their parents are going through a divorce. Parents are so concentrated on the divorce that they tend to forget that their children are also going through a tough time. There are a few … Continue reading
Is Divorce the Right Choice?
Is it better to stay together for the kids and be unhappy, or is it better to be happy and divorce? This question does not have a “one size fits all” answer because every couple is different and they handle … Continue reading
CA No-Fault Divorce
In California all divorces are no-fault divorces. A no-fault divorce is where it doesn’t matter why you are filing for a divorce. A divorce is a divorce. In other words you don’t need a reason for filing for divorce. In … Continue reading
When to Mediate?
Mediation is voluntary for both sides. This is a method of resolving conflict between two parties. This may be a more affordable approach to conflict resolution. The mediator will assist the two parties in discussing their difference and reaching an … Continue reading
How to Obtain Pet Custody?
Pet custody has increased about 15% over the last decade. Before most people split the dog easily and no one really fought for custody but times have changed. Now a day’s people are considering their pets as one of their … Continue reading
The Divorce Reform Movement
The Marriage Movement, also known as the Divorce Reform Movement, started in 1999 in an attempt to decrease the divorce rate. Some of the proposals to reduce marriage included requiring both spouses’ consent for a no-fault divorce, introducing optional “covenant … Continue reading
Divorce Parties Yay or Nay?
While divorce is usually considered a somber occasion, different cultures and different ex-couples are beginning to view divorce parties or ceremonies as viable ways to move on after a rough split. Some say these ceremonies are excessive but others say … Continue reading
Why a collaborative divorce?
In the often rough and tumblr world of family law, negotiating with the other side often seems to step blindly on the face of common sense. Surely, there are too many dead ends, blind turns, and tricks up the enemy’s … Continue reading
Your (minor) children should not be your divorce attorneys … and other good advice
In all seriousness, minor children can be heavily impacted psychologically and emotionally during a divorce. Not only is it important to keep them away from the negativity surrounding a divorce, but here’s also a few helpful bits of advice. 1. … Continue reading
Alimony Myths
Many people believe that alimony is only for the wife but it really can be for either the husband or the wife. The law does not discriminate against men, alimony goes strictly by how much money each individual makes. If … Continue reading
What Happens When Child Support Is Not Paid?
If child support is not paid then there are a number things that can happen to the non-custodial parent in the state of California. The state of California can withhold their income, suspend their license, denial of obtaining a passport, … Continue reading
How Alimony Laws are Changing
In Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Oregon, the alimony laws are changing. Alimony was created when women had no economic power in the past and depended solely on their husbands’ income throughout the marriage. However, this was a time … Continue reading
Tips to a Civil Divorce
In a society where about 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, we can see many different cases of divorce, both bad and good. How can a divorce be seen as good? There are various ways to carry out … Continue reading
Using Mediation For Conflict Resolution
If you are in the middle of a conflict, mediation is often a great alternative. Mediation is voluntary for both parties. It is important to know what mediation involves before deciding to take this approach. Mediation is in a less … Continue reading
Tips to Hiring the Right Divorce Attorney
As mentioned in previous blogs, attorneys play a big role in the divorce process. The right attorney will help significantly ease the divorce process for you. Unless you have already experienced the divorce process, it can be very overwhelming to, … Continue reading
Pet Custody Cases
It is no surprise that some divorce cases can get ugly. Couples who were once so in love will suddenly turn viscous during the divorce process. Each partner will try to obtain as much of the shared assets as possible, … Continue reading
Life After Divorce
Most people do not expect their marriage will end. Marriage is depicted as a sacred event that occurs between two people who are madly in love and inseparable. However, in a society where almost 50 percent of marriages end in … Continue reading
Better Economy, Worse Marriages
In Orlando, the divorce rate fell 5 percent in 2008, the year of the recession, and rose 12 percent in 2010, the first year after the Great Recession. Since financial stress is one of the leading causes of divorce, it … Continue reading
Be Careful of Texting & Facebook
For couples planning on getting a divorce or in the process of getting a divorce, be careful of texting and Facebook because, surprisingly, they can be used against you in court. According to one survey conducted by the American Academy … Continue reading
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