Category Archives: Property Laws
Determining the legal reason for a divorce
When considering legal reasons for a divorce, there are two kinds of “grounds.” One type is no-fault grounds and the other type is fault grounds. Fault grounds requires that one party prove there some form of misconduct on the part … 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
Mediation or Divorce?
Divorce and mediation are important decisions that need to be well thought out. Divorce is a permanent method of ending your relationship with a significant other. At times divorce can be costly dependent on the issues involved. If the divorce … Continue reading
Prenuptial Agreements: To Sign or Not to Sign?
Prenuptial agreements seem to be the most significant part of celebrity marriages. So, what exactly is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement is an agreement between two people about to marry that declares the financial consequences of their marriage ending. … Continue reading
Heidi Klum and Seal Divorce
Seal and Heidi Klum have been in a marriage of approximately seven years. It has been announced recently that the two will be parting ways. This is a highly publicized split due to the high profile celebrities involved. The issues … Continue reading
Estate Information
California provides special rules for small estates to avoid the expense and time of a regular probate procedure. As of January 1, 2012, eligibility limits have been raised from $100,000 to $150,000 for the value of all the property that … Continue reading
What is a Prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is an option that one should consider before getting married. The prenuptial agreement will allow the parties to keep their property separate. Normally, in a marriage the couple must split the community property 50/50. This is a … Continue reading
Questions To Ask Before You Commit
Questions to ask before you commit. With over half of all marriages now leading somewhere other than the “happily ever after” ending, many people are wondering how they can avoid family court. Here are a few key questions to ask … Continue reading
Who is the Respondent in a Divorce?
In a divorce the respondent will be the party who is served with divorce papers. The respondent will be required to respond to a divorce within a certain number of days. The opposing party that has filed for divorce will … Continue reading
What is Separate Property?
Separate property is property that during a divorce does not need to be divided. At times, although property was acquired during marriage it can still be considered separate property. In addition, if something was a gift or inherited it is … Continue reading
Dividing Property
Once you are divorced from your spouse or separated from your domestic partner, the property that was acquired during your union will need to be fairly divided. Even if this issue was decided upon outside of the court, the judge … Continue reading
Divorce or Separation in Orange County: Understanding Property and Debt
The property and debts part of a divorce or legal separation is often so complicated and the cost of making a mistake is so high that you should talk to a lawyer before you file your papers, especially if you have … Continue reading
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