Prenuptial agreements have been steadily gaining in popularity over the years, as more couples preparing to get married see the agreements more and more as a positive way to protect both spouses from the expense, drama, uncertainty, and stress of a drawn-out divorce trial down the road. But even as the beneficial aspects of prenuptial […]
For many couples, divorcing is even more complicated than they anticipated. Assets and bills must be divided, financial agreements put in place, and in many cases, custody arrangements reached. All of these critical issues can take time to resolve, particularly if there are matters in contention. However, if you need a quick divorce, and your […]
Some important aspects of California divorce law that you need to be familiar with as you enter into divorce proceedings are the related concepts of “community property” and “equitable division.” The concept of community property says that property and/or income acquired by either party during the marriage generally belongs to the marital community (meaning both […]
The Legal and Financial Difference Between Separation and Divorce The word “separation” with regard to a marriage has several different meanings which are very different from one another, and the implications of the various types of separations can be vastly different based on what state you are residing in and where, if it all, you […]
Quick Divorces in Los Angeles Although in California there is a mandatory waiting period of 6 months that must pass between the filing for divorce and the official granting of the divorce papers, the wheels turn much quicker toward settlement in some cases than others. Here is a look at five couples who managed to […]
While the pain of a divorce is traumatic enough, it becomes even more stressful when ex-spouses cannot seem to let go of their emotions, stress and even guilt. As a result, the tenuous relationship that remains becomes toxic. If this situation happens to you, there are some things you can do to move on. Here […]
No matter whether you are a heterosexual couple or a same-sex couple, there is just one way to get divorced quickly; complete the divorce process as quickly as possible! California’s Divorce Process Agree on all of the divorce issues with your partner. Agreeing on the following issues can reduce, or even eliminate, any delay in […]
There are many paths to green card, or permanent resident, status in the United States. One path is through a legitimate marriage. Your very first green card is conditional and only valid for two years. After the two years, you can file a Form –751, which is the Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence. […]
Although it may be commonly perceived that your home during a divorce must be sold and the sale proceeds equally divided, that is not always the case. There are a number of options available regarding your home when dissolving a marriage: Get an Appraisal – The most accurate valuation is done by an appraiser. If […]
No one really wants to go through with a divorce since it can be costly, emotional and it separates families and friends. In some cases, however, the parties can obtain an annulment of their marriage. An annulment is a legal procedure that declares the marriage invalid, or that it never occurred. Not all couples can […]
