Jill White, Esq. Legal Blog
What can I include in a postnuptial agreement?
Situations change over many years of marriage, especially in terms of finances. Many married couples start out with little in the way of assets or wealth but accumulate both over the course of a marriage. Or sometimes an unexpected event, such as an inheritance,...
Watch out for these prenuptial agreement pitfalls
A prenuptial agreement can be a way to alleviate financial concerns prior to tying the knot. This contractual arrangement can spell out the responsibilities and obligations of each party during the course of a marriage, as well as what property division and support...
The benefits of a prenuptial agreement
More and more couples are considering using a prenuptial agreement to protect their finances before getting married. If it is your first marriage, you might want the comfort of knowing that you have a plan for how to handle finances if the marriage does not work out....
Four ways to prepare for a collaborative divorce
Most people have heard horror stories about divorce, with spouses making hurtful jabs at each other, hiding assets from the property division process and even alienating their children against each other. Although these highly contentious situations exist in family...
Who gets the family pet in a divorce?
In California, deciding who keeps the family pet during a divorce is more nuanced than in other states. Since California enacted unique pet custody laws in 2019, pets are not just seen as property, and the courts may consider the pet’s welfare in a manner similar to...
Five ways to keep the peace in your divorce
It takes work to get through your divorce amicably. There are heightened emotions involved in the process, and it can be difficult to untangle them from the legal issues that you have to address in your case. But securing a fair and equitable result in your marriage...
Have you seen these signs that you’re in a toxic marriage?
All marriages go through rough patches. While many couples can get through them and build upon the strength of their marriage, for others that’s not so easy to do. And if you continue to struggle with your marriage, you might find yourself wondering if it’s time to...
Tips for preparing for life after divorce
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. You might find yourself uncertain and worried about your future, and you may struggle to figure out what steps to take to establish your post-divorce life. All of that pressure and...
Five benefits of getting divorced
Is your marriage on the rocks? If so, then you might be worried about the possibility of divorce. The thought of ending your marriage might riddle you with uncertainly, leaving you fearful of what the future holds. You might also worry about navigating the legal...
Is collaborative divorce right for your situation?
Even when you and your spouse have agreed to end your marriage and that divorce is the best way forward, you may be hesitant to start the process. You may associate divorce with couples fighting in a courtroom as part of a contentious and stressful proceeding....