Divorce

Divorce is deeply personal, but much of the legal process comes down to paperwork. Financial records and other documents help establish what each spouse owns, owes and earns. They can affect decisions about property division, spousal support and other important...

As high school graduation approaches, many divorcing or divorced parents face a major financial question: who is legally responsible for paying for their child’s college education? Unlike some states where the judge can order parents to contribute to university...

A decision to divorce isn’t always one that’s easy, and it generally becomes even more complex when children are involved. It’s critical that both parents take the time to think beyond just the decision to end their marriage before moving forward with the legal...

Many people think of highly contentious cases when they hear about a divorce. The fact is that most divorces don’t go through a court battle to reach the legal end of the marriage. Instead, many divorces are handled via mediation.  For people who share children, being...

If you and your spouse may soon be going your separate ways, you may be wondering about how much personal information you need to share at work. Divorce can affect schedules, finances, emotions and family responsibilities, making it difficult to keep every aspect of...

Filing for divorce is rarely a snap decision, yet feelings and circumstances often shift in the weeks and months after the paperwork reaches the courthouse. If you have already opened a divorce in California and now want to stop it, understanding what the process...

Divorce is a major life change that can lead to significant challenges, some of which have to do with your finances. This is especially true for people who were used to having two incomes to maintain household expenses. In that case, the biggest change is going to be...

Divorce can become more complicated when one spouse has a criminal record. Past arrests, convictions or ongoing criminal charges can affect property division, financial support or custody decisions. In many cases, the answer depends on how the criminal history impacts...

The decision to divorce is one that parents usually don’t make on a whim. If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, you’ll have to tell your children. The way that this will occur depends on a variety of factors, including the children’s ages and maturity. ...

When one spouse decides to file for divorce in California, they then have to serve the divorce petition to their spouse. The next step is for that individual to respond to the petition, whether they agree to the terms or disagree. Only after that response can the...