The decision to end a marriage with a divorce is never an easy decision. There is often a significant amount of emotional pain involved in the separation, and matters are only made worse by the legal paperwork needed and the reaction of the spouse, along with potential financial worries related to [...]
A divorce is a difficult and complex matter. Splitting up possessions and breaking up a home is not easy (check out this infographic about divorce in America). There are many important decisions to be made during the dissolution process. You should always consult your legal team to make sure you are [...]
You fall in love, get married, and expect that your wedded bliss will last forever. Sadly, this is not the case for more than 40% of marriages in the United States. If you are dreading the traditional lengthy court battles that come along with divorce, perhaps it is time to consider [...]
For many people, the idea of a pre-nuptial agreement is insulting and ridiculous. However, for others, it is a way to ensure that the things you have worked so hard for are protected in the event of a divorce.
For many people, there is a common misconception that child support ceases to exist on the child's 18th birthday. This is simply not the case. Absent an agreement by the parents or an incapacitated adult child, the statutory child support duty normally terminates when the child reaches age 19 or completes high school, which ever occurs first.
When you are going through a divorce in California, you may want to handle it yourself without the assistance of a lawyer. In legal terms, you would be an in propria persona, or what is more commonly known as a pro per.