Jill White, Esq. Legal Blog
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...
Why would I want a postnuptial agreement?
Although residents of the Sonoma County may have heard of them, postnuptial agreements may not be as well-known to the public as are prenuptial agreements. Just like prenuptial agreements, California law allows for postnuptial agreements. In other words, spouses can...
What kind of impact would a “gray” divorce have in your life?
Each year thousands of California residents go through a divorce. It is probably one of the most common legal proceedings in America. But, no matter how common divorces are in our country, each individual divorce case is unique, and is especially important to those...
Mediation has benefits that can help with the divorce process
There is a common misconception with California divorces that the participants are in dispute over every single issue and every case is destined for court. Of course, that is true in some cases. However, much of the information people gather about common family law...
Collaborative divorce helps you determine its outcome
Ending a divorce can be a lengthy and costly legal process with disputes over difficult issues such as child custody support and property division. The collaborative divorce process, however, gives spouses the opportunity to determine their own resolution over these...
When does child support end in California?
Child support is an important obligation that parents retain when their marital relationships end. If two parents never marry, each is responsible for providing financial resources for their child’s care after the parents’ relationship is over. That obligation can...