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Divorces are stressful and emotionally fraught. During the early days of the divorce process, with contentious issues in negotiation, custody questions, and a hearing looming ahead, your estate plan may be far from your mind. However, a diligent divorce attorney often reminds their divorce-case clients…

Establishing a first home together is one of the greatest moments in a marriage, but when a couple’s marriage journey sadly ends in divorce court, what happens to their home is often one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. For many spouses, the…

Divorce is an emotional time, but when it comes to making important financial decisions after a divorce in Huntington, it’s important to resist reacting impulsively while emotions are raw. Sometimes one spouse’s portion of a divorce settlement agreement results in a significant lump sum amount…

The divorce process is always a turbulent time. Divorcing spouses face the tough financial consequences of transforming a joined household into two separate ones, at the same time that they’re navigating the difficult emotions that come with separation. In California, the state’s 50/50 division of…

Ending a marriage is a difficult decision. If you love your home and wish to keep it, the fact that California’s community property laws require a 50/50 division of marital assets can be a big concern. Whether your reasons are pragmatic—such as affordability, close proximity…

During the turbulent emotions and challenging legal proceedings of a divorce, some spouses make bad financial decisions that can potentially impact the rest of their lives. Under California’s community property divorce laws, a couple’s marital assets must be divided as close to 50/50 as possible….