A gray divorce is a divorce that happens when one or both spouses are over the age of 50 and have been married for a significant amount of time, typically over 20 years. If you are facing a gray divorce, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next....
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Spousal support is not gender-based
A common misconception is that the husband always pays spousal support to the wife following a divorce. However, spousal support is not gender-based. Everything depends on the circumstances of the marriage. Usually, the court will award spousal support, otherwise...
Telling your adult children that you’re divorcing
When your children were little, you started to feel unhappy in your marriage but you stayed together for their sake. Now that they are grown and out of the house, you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce after being married for 20 years. You might be...
Dividing investment properties during your divorce
You and your spouse have several investment properties that you collect an income from. You have tenants who live in a few of the properties and businesses who rent some of the others. During your marriage, these properties have really helped you increase your net...
Common causes for gray divorce
In the past, divorce was thought to be a “young people’s problem.” However, in recent years, cases of gray divorce (divorce among people 60 years of age and older) are becoming much more common. There are more than a few reasons that gray divorce has become more...
When can you request an alimony modification?
When you divorce, the final divorce judgment may require one party to pay alimony or spousal support to the other. Usually, these payments only last for a certain amount of time, which is also outlined in the final dissolution judgment. The purpose of this support is...
How do the California family courts respond to hidden assets?
You’re getting divorced, and one of the most important steps in a California divorce will be splitting up your property with your ex. The two of you need to share information with one another about your personal debts and property. If you don't resolve the property...
Staying in touch with your child after divorce
The divorce has finally been settled, including matters relating to child custody. Your child is living full time with their other parent. Although it was selfless of you not to contest this, as you wanted them to remain in the family home and at the same school, you...
Can your ex demand sole custody and keep you from the kids?
Disagreements about custody are often the reason that divorces turn ugly. Spouses who might otherwise be able to agree on certain matters may fight vehemently over who has time with the children. The more contentious your relationship with your ex has become, the...
Can online activity impact divorce proceedings?
Almost every aspect of our lives can now be managed in the online realm. Business matters, personal conversations and banking are just some things that are now largely done over the internet. This is certainly something to consider when going through a divorce. How...