Jill White, Esq. Legal Blog
Is mediation possible with a high conflict spouse?
The idea behind mediation in a divorce or other family law case is that two people can come together and make a compromise. Sometimes, mediation can help spouses or others who want an amicable split but just need the mediator’s help to iron out details. This step...
Singer in contentious conservatorship plans prenuptial agreement
In California, there are many people who have accrued substantial assets and want to protect themselves before they get married. Often, these individuals are in the entertainment industry. However, anyone who has much to lose if they get divorced should consider a...
Divorce mediation and the court process
No divorce is easy, even when a couple makes their best effort to resolve issues themselves. Whether it’s child support, alimony or property division, they are areas that can be filled with emotion and complexity. If you’re considering mediation to get through your...
Options for a respectful divorce in the Wine Country
There are many people in the Santa Rosa area who for any number of reasons may decide to divorce or to legally separate. Making this decision is difficult enough, and many Californians can understand why they would want to keep the process is respectful and as...
Prenuptial agreements can save money before you say “I do!”
Marriages represent, ideally, the consummation of complete love and devotion by both spouses to the other unconditionally with no time limit. Californians agreed in 2020, spending lavishly on the idea. Despite the dour sentiment, many of those couples should consider...
The differences between a prenuptial and postnuptial agreement
Much thought goes into the process of getting married. So, one should think the same level of consideration should go into getting a divorce. However, spouses are not thinking clearly when a marriage ends, as their emotions are running high, and the complexity of...
Why do couples get a postnuptial agreement?
Diehard romantics may question the motives behind pre- or postnuptial agreements, but for many couples, such marital agreements can serve a pragmatic role in separating financial from personal commitments. According to recent reporting, there has been a dramatic rise...
Celebrity couple reportedly sign prenup before recent marriage
Many of our readers in California likely see the frequent news reports about celebrity relationships gone bad, many of which end in divorce. As commonplace as divorce is in our society, celebrity divorces just go to show that a divorce could be a possibility that...
Prenuptial agreements for second marriages
For couples who are planning a second marriage, it can be helpful to sign a prenuptial agreement. While a prenuptial agreement is sometimes viewed as a document that plans for divorce before the marriage has started, they have several benefits such as addressing...
Independent legal counsel and valid prenuptial agreements
When a California couple decides to have a prenuptial agreement before they get married, it is important that both sides understand the law to ensure that it is valid. Because disputes about these agreements are common if there is a divorce, the case might hinge on...