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If you’re ready to go through a divorce, you might expect that you will only feel positive emotions during the process. The fact is that whether you want the divorce or not, you’re likely going to feel a range of emotions. Getting ready for these may help you to cope...
The divorce procedure can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, as well as the lives of their family. The process can be complicated and stressful, and you're bound to hear plenty of misinformation about how things work. As a result, it is important to...
One reason for divorce is that two people drift apart over time. This can be somewhat hard for people to deal with, as they anticipate major issues leading to the end of a marriage -- adultery, addiction, criminal activity, etc. They might not have ever thought that...
At one time, seeing an older married couple gave younger people hope that marriage could last forever. Fortunately, divorce is not on the table for many long-married couples. However, the divorce rate for older Americans is currently higher than it was in the past....
If you’re considering divorce, you know you’re going to be splitting your property and other assets with your spouse. Even if you have a prenuptial agreement and get a favorable settlement, you’ll likely part with some things you value. There’s a lot of confusion out...
If you find yourself considering divorce, then the chances are pretty good that you and your ex already don't agree on many issues. Filing for divorce may only widen and highlight the divide. For example, while you realize that the marriage is past the point of being...
Some people avoid prenuptial agreements because they feel like signing a prenup is an admission that you expect the marriage to fail from the start. They feel like it means that divorce is pretty much a guarantee. They think the document is going to doom the...
If you are about to divorce, it is essential to start preparing your finances as soon as you can. California is a community property state. You need to divide most property acquired while married. Gifts or inheritance remain separate property and do not need dividing....
An earlier post recognized the role of a request for bifurcation in a California divorce proceeding; here we will discuss the legal requirements that must precede a request to the court for bifurcation. In California: Six months or more must have passed since the...
In family law and divorce law, the term “bifurcation” refers to a legal process by which the issues in a divorce are divided into two parts. One part focuses entirely on a single point of law: a request for a separate to restore the parties’ legal martial status from...