The old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is very appropriate for spousal property agreements. During divorce property division litigation, lawyers spend countless hours disputing items like property classification, amount of spousal support, and other matters that a premarital agreement can resolve in only a few paragraphs. These contracts […]
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Understanding Elderly Divorce
A generation ago, most older couples who experienced relationship problems obtained “Irish divorces.” They lived separate lives, and maybe even maintained separate households, but remained legally married. A lot has changed since then. Older women are in much better positions to support themselves financially, largely because Congress added more teeth to the Age Discrimination in […]
Annulment, Legal Separation and Divorce in California
These three different remedies for ending a marriage are often misunderstood. This post covers each one to shed light and help clarify the various options California residents have when seeking to terminate their marriage. Tom and Dave got married in scenic Bakersfield, but a few weeks after the marriage, Tom found out that Dave had […]
Temporary Orders in Divorce: Factors the Court Considers
As the Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787 to draft what would become the Constitution, delegates from Virginia came ready to present their vision for the fledgling republic. With a few alterations, what became known as the Virginia Plan became embedded in the Constitution, with its provisions for a government that […]
What does Parental Alienation Syndrome mean?
Parental Alienation Syndrome, which was once called “maternal brainwashing,” is very common in divorces and other family law proceedings, especially if there is a high level of conflict. Bear in mind that it only takes one spouse to create a sufficient amount of conflict in these situations. In a nutshell, PAS is an alienating parent’s […]
The California Divorce Process: An Overview
In California, the process for getting a divorce is relatively straightforward, at least when compared to some other areas of the United States. Initial Requirements Before you can pursue a divorce in California, there are a few requirements that need to be met. First, there needs to be grounds for your divorce. Luckily, California is one […]
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