Guide to California Military Divorce San Diego is home to more than 115,000 active-duty service members in the Navy and Marine Corps, so it makes sense for a law firm to reach out to those service members by providing legal services aimed specifically at representing those San Diego residents. Bickford…
How to Bring Up a Prenup Discussion with Your Partner No one plans for their marriage to end in divorce, but some people like to be prepared for things. A prenuptial agreement is like marriage insurance. No one plans to be in an accident, but some people take out a…
Unpredicted Tax Implications of Social Security Benefits and Property Arrangements During Divorce If you are facing a divorce in California, you are likely primarily concerned about alimony payments, property division, and, if you have children, child support, custody, and visitation. However, there are many additional financial implications that should be…
Post-Decree Modifications After a California Divorce Life changes, sometimes quickly and often, and what once worked as an agreed-upon divorce term suddenly isn’t relevant to the lives of the family members anymore. Remarriages, a new job, relocations, a loss of a job, or any of dozens of other things that…
Why Are Premarital Agreements Important in California? While they once held a more negative connotation, premarital agreements are becoming increasingly popular across the country. This is due to a combination of high divorce rates and the general need for people to protect their hard-earned property. Prenuptial agreements allow fiancées to…
When Does Separate Property Become Community Property in California? Property division is an essential aspect of divorce. In California, property is divided according to community property law. Any marital or community property must be split between spouses. There is a division between what is separate and what is community property,…
The Difference Between Divorce vs. Legal Separation vs. Annulment A married couple or domestic partnership considering separation in California has several legal options available. This can be confusing and frustrating for some couples who are unsure what the “right” way to separate is. Couples can end or separate a marriage…
Navigating the Maze of Property Division in a California Divorce Divorce is often a complex and emotionally charged process, with property division being one of the most contentious issues to resolve. Understanding the nuances of dividing assets and debts can be particularly challenging in California, a community property state. However,…
When Does Breach of Fiduciary Duty Apply? Many California spouses are unaware of their fiduciary legal obligations during the marriage. These duties are the same that apply to business partners. Fiduciary duty in marriage includes the obligation to act in good faith, avoid taking advantage of the other, and other…
How Is Spousal Support Decided in California? Divorce is a complex legal process, and legal separation might involve several new systems that must be adapted. When adjusting to a fresh divorce, dividing assets, setting up child visitation plans, and separating joint bank accounts are expected parts of the separation process.…