It is very wise to prepare in advance for a divorce. If you know it is coming, you can gather financial documentation. You can consider your physical and legal custody rights and how the divorce will affect your children. You can begin looking into all of your legal...
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Can you sign a prenup after you get married?
If you are already married, it is too late to use a prenuptial or premarital agreement. However, you do have a very similar option, which is to use a postnuptial agreement. Like a prenup, this can be used to help define ownership of assets and make many financial...
10 top reasons for divorce
People get divorced for a wide variety of reasons. In many cases, it is not even necessary that they establish fault or prove that the other person gave them a reason to end the marriage. They can simply decide that it is time for the relationship to come to an end...
Can a prenup decide child custody or child support in California?
When you create a prenuptial agreement, you can decide how to handle many financial matters if your marriage ends. If you plan to have children, you may also wonder whether your prenup can determine future custody or child support. In California, these decisions...
What should you know before moving out during a divorce?
Living under the same roof during a divorce can become difficult, especially when communication has broken down, tensions are high or you feel like you could both use some physical distance while deciding what happens next. While moving out during the divorce process...
3 important tips for dating as a parent with shared custody
Every interaction between parents who share custody is an opportunity for conflict. Certain common circumstances are likely to trigger negative reactions, such as one parent starting a new relationship. There is nothing inherently inappropriate about beginning a new...
Can your spouse kick you out prior to divorce?
If your spouse files for divorce, they may also tell you that you need to find somewhere new to live. This is especially common if they blame you for the divorce or if there is a high level of conflict. They will find it too stressful to keep living together until the...
What is the dissipation of marital assets?
In California, spouses “share and share alike” when it comes to their assets – but what happens when the relationship breaks down and one spouse purposefully depletes the marital funds for selfish purposes that are unrelated to the marriage? This is often called...
How to prepare your social media before filing for divorce
Preparing your online presence before filing for a divorce can help reduce unnecessary conflict and protect important information. Many people underestimate how digital activity can influence communication, expectations and documentation during a case. Taking careful...
How can I protect my inheritance before marriage?
Getting engaged is an exciting life event, but it is also an important time to think carefully about your financial future. For example, if you own a business and have inherited substantial assets, marriage can affect how those assets are managed, used and divided if...

