How Should I Prepare For Divorce in San Diego? As you are preparing for divorce in California, there are several key factors that must be considered before you initiate legal action. Taking the first step towards divorce can be the hardest step, but preparing and understanding your rights and responsibilities…
What Does a San Diego Divorce Lawyer Do? If you’re going to be going through a divorce, you probably have many questions and concerns. One of those is likely the realization that you will need a lawyer to help you through the process. However, in evaluating who you would like…
How to Minimize Conflict in a Divorce Stories of messy divorces are familiar to many people. Even situations where both spouses are comfortable with the decision to divorce and have a desire to do so amicably can still be contentious. San Diego divorce lawyers with experience handling these situations can…
Who Needs a Prenup in California? Prenuptial agreements have a reputation for being exclusively useful for high-net-worth individuals and not of use or importance for “regular” couples, but this is not true. Taking time to identify the financial responsibilities and decisions within a marriage can ensure clear communication defining responsibilities,…
How Can a Prenuptial Agreement Help My Marriage? Marriage is more than an official union recognized by the government. It’s also a legal and financial partnership. It bears significant responsibility, including forfeiting some of the independent freedoms that will be shared between you and your new spouse. This is where…
How to Bring Up a Prenup Discussion with Your Partner No one plans for their marriage to end in divorce, but some people like to be prepared for things. A prenuptial agreement is like marriage insurance. No one plans to be in an accident, but some people take out a…
Why Are Premarital Agreements Important in California? While they once held a more negative connotation, premarital agreements are becoming increasingly popular across the country. This is due to a combination of high divorce rates and the general need for people to protect their hard-earned property. Prenuptial agreements allow fiancées to…
The Difference Between Divorce vs. Legal Separation vs. Annulment A married couple or domestic partnership considering separation in California has several legal options available. This can be confusing and frustrating for some couples who are unsure what the “right” way to separate is. Couples can end or separate a marriage…
Everything You Need to Know About Premarital Agreements Getting engaged and planning a wedding is an exciting time in the life of a couple. Family and friends are celebrating with you as you prepare to begin your life together. Unfortunately, not every marriage will last. Most people do not enter…
Understanding California’s Community Property Law in Divorce California is one of nine states that uses a community property statute to resolve property division in divorce. This means that all marital property in a divorce is subject to a strict 50/50 division in every divorce filed in the state. Some people…