When you can no longer confront irreconcilable differences with your partner, most people often think it is time to simply file for a divorce and completely sever your legal relationship with your spouse or domestic partner. A legal separation may be available to couples that are taking legal steps to separate, and is similar to…
We all know divorce means splitting our properties and assets, but often forget that debt is included in that separation. Assets you wish to keep are one thing, but fairly dividing debts is also another factor when pursuing a divorce. California is a community property state, meaning the community is liable for the debts that…
Cryptocurrency is an unavoidable topic in today’s financial conversation, and is growing more quickly now than ever before. Investing in cryptocurrency is something that has become increasingly popular on an international level. Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, and Etherium are just some of the vast sea of cryptocurrencies that are slowly becoming part of the…
What Is A Personal Injury Lawsuit? Personal injury is a legal term used to describe when someone has been mentally or physically harmed due to the negligence of another person, party, or entity. The legal principle of negligence is the basis for any personal injury claim. To win a personal injury case, you must be…
If you are getting divorce in California and there are assets involved, what is happening to Marie Bosarge should frighten you. The wife of a billionaire may be completely shut out of receiving her share of a very large marital estate because her husband legally moved nearly all of their assets to a state that…
Everyone knows how prohibitively expensive California real estate is, and that presents an obstacle when spouses are trying to keep their homes after a divorce. However, out of the recent economic chaos comes an opportunity for these spouses. Retaining the marital home has gotten slightly easier as conditions have changed. So long as it makes…
Couples over the age of 50 are getting divorced at an increasing rate in California and across the U.S. According to one study, the rate of gray divorce doubled nationwide from 1990 to 2010, even though the overall divorce rate decreased. One reason for the growing rate of gray divorce may be that women today…
While many people avoid thinking about a prenuptial agreement before they get married, these contracts are being used more frequently by couples to protect themselves and loved ones from unexpected situations. When a business is involved, a prenup can be a vital tool think of it as insurance policy to prevent a contentious situation from…
Technology seems as if it is advancing faster and faster every day. Entrepreneurs in California are taking advantage of this fast-paced environment to found tech startups or even to invest in promising companies. This is an exciting time in the tech world, but many people are heading straight into it without taking any precautions. For…
Most people in California understand what a prenuptial agreement is. Signed before getting married, these powerful family law tools can protect individuals and their personal assets should they end up divorcing. However, not everyone is familiar with postnuptial agreements or why these documents may be helpful for new parents. First, it is important to understand…
