Most Sacramento residents who are contemplating a divorce are aware that the process is often stressful, emotionally painful and exhausting. What many people in this position do not realize, however, is that using a divorce mediator can make the divorce process far...
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What happens if one spouse does not sign the divorce papers?
Divorce has many challenges. Those difficulties will only compound if one spouse does not want to sign the proper paperwork. California has recently passed new laws, some of which will make the divorce process simpler. However, many spouses believe they cannot...
Lawyer Avenatti ordered to give luxury assets to wife in divorce
Michael Avenatti is a Los Angeles attorney who has garnered an outsize share of media coverage in the last several months by representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels in her dispute with President Donald Trump about an affair she allegedly had with him several...
Hiding assets in a divorce in California is a bad idea
When a divorce becomes nasty, one or both parties may use tactics that they would never use in their business or social lives. One of the most common tactics is to hide marital assets from the other spouse. This behavior is usually based on three incorrect...
How California judges determine the amount of alimony
One of the most difficult issues in any divorce in California is whether one ex-spouse will be ordered to pay alimony to the other ex-spouse. The answers to these questions can affect the life of each ex-spouse for many years, and understanding the factors that the...
Changing the terms of an order for child support
Many people in Sacramento who endure a divorce proceeding find that their financial circumstances change after the divorce is completed. One of the ex-spouses may become unemployed or suffer a demotion that reduces their salary. Occasionally, one of the spouses or a...
3 tips for dividing debt during divorce
The thought of dividing your assets in a divorce may be stressful. However, it is crucial to remember that you must divide your joint debts too. Splitting up your debt can be a complex process, so it is important to make decisions carefully. If you are not...
The basics of dividing property in a divorce in California
Most people in Sacramento County understand that a divorce involves the division of property owned by the couple. An understanding of the types of property that a couple may acquire during their marriage can help understand the process of dividing those assets. The...
Property division pitfalls
Many couples in Sacramento who are going through a divorce attempt to divide their property without consulting a lawyer, an accountant or a financial planner. Such efforts can resolve a number of major issues in the divorce without the interference of the courts or...
A refresher on California’s community property laws
Most people in Sacramento County have been told that California is a "community property state," but very few know exactly what the phrase means. The phrase refers to state laws that govern the division of property in a divorce or legal separation, but even...