Dear Clients and Friends, A growing number of divorced people are buying a house with a new partner to whom they are not yet married. In some cases, the couple plan to marry, but as a result of their current divorce and other complications they’re not able to arrange … [Read more...] about Recommendations on buying a house with another before you remarry
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Property division in a California Dissolution of Marriage action
Dear Clients and Friends, The essence of Community Property law concepts in California - and in other community property jurisdictions such as Alaska, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington Arizona, Lousiana and Texas - is the recognition that both spouses make valuable … [Read more...] about Property division in a California Dissolution of Marriage action
Can spouses be forced to show how child support is spent?
Dear Clients and Friends, Disputes on how child support is being spent are fairly common. But whether a parent can be forced to explain how the money is actually being used depends greatly on over-all circumstances and varies from state to state. In Delaware, Indiana, … [Read more...] about Can spouses be forced to show how child support is spent?
When you should mediate a legal dispute
Dear Clients and Friends, One may voluntarily agree or be required (because of your contract or a court order) to participate in a mediation process. Mediation is an alternative route to settling disputes that involves negotiation with support from a neutral third-party. You … [Read more...] about When you should mediate a legal dispute
Protecting your privacy in a divorce proceeding
Dear Clients and Friends, If you’re like most people, you’ve probably read stories about celebrity divorces, seen their dirty laundry aired in public and maybe even breathed a sigh of relief that you’re not in that boat. But even if you’re a relative nobody, your privacy can … [Read more...] about Protecting your privacy in a divorce proceeding
Annulments basics
Dear Clients and Friends, In California an annulment is by statute referred to as: Nullity of Marriage. Marriage-ending legal proceedings generally have strict rules regarding who they apply to and what circumstances they cover. Annulments and divorces are similar in … [Read more...] about Annulments basics
