San Diego Divorce Attorneys BlogMassachusetts has passed a landmark law regarding alimony payments, The Wall Street Journal reports. The new law aims to end lifetime payments, particularly in retirement or once a former spouse finds a new partner. Divorcing couples should know and understand the distinct differences between child support and alimony or spousal support in San Diego. Spousal […]
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Four Common Mistakes People Make During a Divorce in California
Four Common Mistakes People Make During a Divorce in California If you’re considering getting a divorce in California, it’s important to understand how to navigate the process. Divorce can be emotionally and financially draining enough on its own, and you don’t want to make it more challenging for yourself. There are four common mistakes people […]
Safety Tips When Divorcing an Abusive Spouse in California
Safety Tips When Divorcing an Abusive Spouse in California Leaving an abusive spouse through divorce represents one of life’s most challenging and hazardous decisions. Any type of abuse becomes more dangerous when the victim decides to leave the abusive situation. California provides legal protections and resources that assist individuals in navigating this process with maximum […]
What Exactly Is a ‘Legal Separation’ in California?
What Exactly Is a ‘Legal Separation’ in California? In California, ‘legal separation’ means that a married couple can live independently without fully and formally dissolving their marriage. There are some benefits and disadvantages to obtaining a legal separation. A seasoned attorney who is familiar with legal separation cases can further discuss all options for dissolving […]
Common Causes of Contested Divorces
Common Causes of Contested Divorces Once the difficult decision to divorce has been made, many spouses look forward to putting the past behind them and moving on with their lives. Before that can happen, of course, the divorce must be finalized. Divorces are either contested or uncontested. Predicting which direction an individual case may go […]
How to Minimize Conflict in a Divorce
How to Minimize Conflict in a Divorce Stories of messy divorces are familiar to many people. Even situations where both spouses are comfortable with the decision to divorce and have a desire to do so amicably can still be contentious. San Diego divorce lawyers with experience handling these situations can often help, though, as they […]
Guide to California Military Divorce
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 Blado & Botros understand the […]
Post-Decree Modifications After a California Divorce
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 affect families can occur and […]
The Difference Between Divorce vs. Legal Separation vs. Annulment
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 through divorce, annulment, or legal […]
Commonly Overlooked Financial Issues in Divorce
Commonly Overlooked Financial Issues in Divorce Divorce is likely to be one of the most challenging experiences you will ever endure, and it’s important to approach the situation as informed as possible about the obstacles you are likely to encounter. Divorce is more than just terminating your marriage contract; it is also the legal process […]