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...
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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...
Understanding supervised visitation
Child custody and visitation can be two of the most contentious issues in a divorce in California. Many people in Sacramento who are contemplating a divorce regard child custody and visitation as the most difficult questions that must be resolved in a divorce, but...
What to do when you learn the custodial parent is moving away
Even though your child primarily lives with your former spouse, you do everything you can to ensure that the two of you have a close relationship. However, the other parent is now saying that a move to another state is in the near future. What can you do to make...
Protecting business assets in a divorce in California
Many couples in Sacramento have entered into a marriage without considering the possibility that a divorce may change their lives unexpectedly. Some couples have attempted to co-own and manage a small business without considering the possible effect of a divorce on...
How a prenuptial agreement might be invalid
Prenuptial agreements serve many purposes, but in most cases they are used to provide certainty about the division of assets and payment of alimony in the event of divorce. California has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, a statue that specifies the...