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From Prop 22 to Prop 8, California has a bumpy road in recognizing same sex marriage, but since 2013 it's been fully legal across the state. For added distinction, a 2015 United States Supreme Court decision made it legal across the country as a whole, putting the...
For many California residents, getting married is their greatest goal. However, rushing into a marriage without discussing finances and what each person expects after the ceremony often can lead to divorce. Approximately 50 percent of all first marriages end up in...
California couples who are ending their marriages have a lot on their mind, and property division is often a significant issue. Whether they are of modest means or have millions of dollars, figuring out these matters out can be a difficult task. The September 2016...
While celebrity divorce cases and custody battles might capture the attention of California residents at times, the challenge of facing these issues in one's own life could be overwhelming, demanding complete attention. An ex-spouse who is awarded primary custody and...
For an individual about to get married in California, the chance to discuss important issues with a future spouse could prevent severe financial disruptions if the relationship does not work out. The creation of contract terms before a marriage allows a person to...
All married people argue. But when disagreements become the fabric of everyday life and not the exception of a mutually beneficial life together, it may be time to take different paths. The decision to get a divorce signals the end of a partnership that both people...
Some parents in California may start a college fund for their children and then worry about what might happen to that fund in a divorce. With a 529 savings account or a Coverdell Educational Savings Account, the beneficiary can be changed. This means that a former...
California parents sometimes choose to remain in unhappy marriages because they worry about the impact that seeking a divorce would have on their children. Researchers have found that unfulfilled couples staying together may actually have an even more damaging effect...
A couple operating a joint business may find that there are significant challenges in dividing such an asset if divorce becomes a consideration. A California judge could be relied upon to decide how to fairly split a family business as proceedings reach the court...
When California parents divorce, the child support agreement usually outlines how expenses such as extracurricular activities will be covered. However, it usually focuses on the ordinary expenses a family might incur as a child grows. But if a child is a gifted...
