July 14, 2019 / Divorce

Can I Get Alimony While the Divorce is Pending?

Divorce is usually an unsettling time for most people. Many of these feelings come from the uncertainty over what the future will bring, especially about money. It’s not uncommon for a lower-earning spouse to receive inadequate financial support in the early phases of separation. Alimony is designed to keep the lower-earning spouse at a standard […]

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June 11, 2019 / Divorce

How Not Having a Prenup Could Affect Adele’s Divorce

It was recently reported that Adele and her husband Simon Konecki have called it quits and are getting a divorce. Adele, who is worth an estimated $180 million, stands to lose a lot of money in the split if they get divorced in California. The “Hello” singer and Konecki did not have a prenuptial agreement. […]

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May 12, 2019 / Divorce

What Happens If I Violate the Terms of My Divorce?

Before your divorce can be finalized, you and your spouse have to negotiate the terms of your split. This includes making important decisions about child custody, financial support obligations, and how property will be divided. If you can’t agree on the terms, a court will step in and make the decision for you. In either […]

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January 4, 2019 / Divorce

3 Ways the New Tax Law Could Affect Your Divorce

You may recall that a tax bill was passed by both chambers of Congress and signed into law by the president in late 2017. On January 1, 2019, the provisions of that new tax law became effective. The next time you file a federal income tax return, you’ll notice that things are a bit different. […]

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November 29, 2018 / Divorce

What Can I Do If I Think My Spouse is Hiding Assets During a Divorce?

When you get a divorce, you and your spouse will be required to disclose all of your assets and debts. This process helps to ensure that both spouses walk away from the marriage with an equal share of marital property. Failing to honestly and fully disclose your assets is unlawful. Unfortunately, this doesn’t stop some […]

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October 12, 2018 / Divorce

Divorce Rates Down as Young People Wait Longer to Get Married

Millennials have been accused of killing many things: beer, paper towels, bars of soap, and even popular restaurant chains like Applebee’s. A new study finds that Millennials may also be responsible for the decline of something else – divorce. According to the report, the divorce rate dropped 18 percent between 2008 and 2016. That’s thanks […]

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September 25, 2018 / Divorce

Liability for Martial Debts and Disputes After Divorce

In 2015 and 2016, singer Mary J. Blige and her then-husband rented a mansion in Beverly Hills. The landlord claims that the singer and her husband abandoned the property, left it in a state of disrepair, and failed to pay rent for at least 4 months. Attorneys for the landlord are currently seeking nearly $60,000 […]

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February 1, 2018 / Divorce

Four Signs of Divorce

How can you know if your marriage is at risk? What signs tend to indicate that a marriage is in trouble? As experienced Los Angeles divorce attorneys, we have helped thousands of clients through an incredibly difficult time in their lives. Our years of experience have allowed us to witness the inner workings of failing […]

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