A postnuptial agreement is completed after a couple marries and like a prenuptial agreement, it can offer protection to both parties in the event of a divorce. It sets out the couple’s intentions for how their assets will be divided. Reasons for the agreement...
Not all divorces have to be contentious. In fact, the vast majority of them resolve before ever heading to trial. If you have a decent relationship with your spouse, then you might be able to work amicably with them to come to a divorce settlement that is fair to both...
There are a lot of decisions to make and conversations to have with a prospective marital partner when marriage talks begin. California residents may wish to know if their potential spouses want kids or have plans to change careers within their lifetimes. They may...
For many parents going through divorce, the primary concern is how it will affect the children and how to help them adjust to a new normal. Just as many couples in California are exploring the benefits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods for divorce, there...
Those who choose a collaborative divorce process have decided to go with an option that provides greater control and is often more efficient. This process essentially allows both parties to negotiate a settlement agreement in a nonadversarial fashion. But how can you...
When couples get to the point that divorce is their only option, sometimes, the thing holding back both spouses from their new, happier lives is costs. The fear of protracted and costly litigation makes many stick it out for much longer than needed, which only further...
Many parents in California’s Wine Country recognize that, despite their own differences, it is important for them to get along for the sake of their children after a split. This is easier said than done in many cases. Parents may have the best of intentions when...
Some couples choosing to end their marriage are already in agreement on most of the details of their divorce. Some may even have relatively uncomplicated issues in their divorce, especially if they do not have children or own real property. These couples may be...
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...
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...