Category Archives: Separate Property
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
How is Divorce Depicted in The Media?
Divorce in the media is viewed as a norm due to all of the divorces publicized. Celebrities are constantly undergoing highly contested divorces and are under the media spot light. Divorce does not seem to be viewed as the same … Continue reading
How does a Mediation Session Work?
Mediation is a voluntary process that two parties may decide to partake in. This process gives the parties the opportunity to reach an amicable agreement regarding various issues in dispute. The mediation session allows both parties to voice their concerns. During … Continue reading
Celebrity Divorces in The Media
Society and the media devote a plentiful amount of attention to celebrity divorces. When a celebrity gets a divorce often we see this news all over the internet, radio, and television. In addition, celebrity divorce news and relationship status is … Continue reading
Grounds for Dissolution
California is a “no-fault” state, but does require a party to claim there are grounds for granting the dissolution. There are two grounds for a dissolution: Irreconcilable differences. Incurable insanity. While I often have clients come in claiming that their … Continue reading
Post-nuptial agreements A “Pre-nup” after marriage
Post-nuptial agreements function in the same way as pre-nuptial or pre-marriage agreements with one important difference; they are made after the marriage has taken place. Post-nuptial agreements are signed contracts which determine how property will be divided if the couple … 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
Family Law Matters
Family law is an area of law that can encompass various different elements. Divorces are a category of family law. In a divorce there are many intricate matters that can occur throughout the process. It is important to know the … Continue reading
Divorce: Separate Property
Before you got married or entered a registered domestic partnership, anything you owned before that time is separate property and so are gifts and inheritances if they are made to only one spouse even if they are obtained during the … Continue reading
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