July 26, 2019 / Divorce

Do Military Couples Divorce More Often?

Marriages have peaks and valleys, good times and hard times. All long-term marriages face obstacles and major life stressors. Does a marriage with one spouse in the military bring on more stress? Do military couples divorce more frequently than civilian couples? This may be a difficult issue to look at and compare. Marriages where at […]

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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 26, 2019 / Child Custody

Can I Keep My Spouse From Seeing Our Kids During a Divorce?

Disagreements about custody and visitation aren’t uncommon at the beginning of a divorce. It can be tough to figure out how to create a custody plan that provides access to both parents. If you have serious concerns about your ex’s ability to safely parent the children, that can make things even more challenging. This is […]

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June 20, 2019 / Property Division

What Can I Do to Avoid California’s Community Property Rules?

It’s not uncommon for spouses to have significantly different incomes. While you’re married, the disparity in income probably isn’t an issue. You both share everything and where the money comes from isn’t really a consideration. Things might be different if you decide to get a divorce. You might want to keep your hard-earned money or […]

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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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February 20, 2019 / Child Custody

Channing Tatum Asks a Los Angeles Judge to Approve a Formal Child Custody Plan

In April 2018, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum announced that they would be splitting up almost 9 years of marriage. Six months later, Dewan formally filed for divorce. In the initial divorce petition, Dewan requested that the parents share physical and legal custody of their 5 years old daughter, Everly. In his response to the divorce filing, Tatum also requested joint custody.

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February 12, 2019 / Property Division

Are My Assets In Danger If My Spouse Causes a Car Accident?

In the middle of a contested divorce, you learn that your spouse has been involved in a car accident. Your spouse is fine, but the driver in the other vehicle suffered severe injuries and may not be able to work ever again. Now your spouse is being sued. The other driver wants to be compensated for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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