Common Mistakes In Asset and Business Valuation
When there are substantial assets or business interests subject to division in a divorce proceeding, both spouses agree on the value of the assets (or a judge needs to make the decision) before they can be divided. This is assuming, of course, that you and your spouse have been unable to reach an agreement otherwise. […]
Amicable Divorce In California
Are Amicable Divorces Possible? Not all divorces have to be long, expensive, and messy. In fact, there are many separating couples that are able to agree on all the terms of their divorce without ever stepping foot in court. An amicable divorce – also known as an “uncontested” divorce – can help you and your […]
Infidelity–Should You Tell Your Children?
Your children will undoubtedly question your reasons for divorce. This process, while one of the most trying and heart-wrenching a family can ever experience, is nonetheless a common experience. In cases of infidelity, though, emotions and confusion can reach toxic levels for everyone in the family. Because of this, you may wish to avoid divulging […]
I Think My Spouse is Hiding Assets
If your spouse has maintained complete control of all banking information, is secretive about his or your financial affairs, deletes or clears financial programs like QuickBooks™, or maintains a questionable relationship with financial advisors, you may need to consider searching for hidden assets during your divorce. If you can discover hidden assets and expose those […]
Concealing Information From Your Attorney
Are you lying to your own lawyer? Divorce may be one of the most serious and daunting challenges you have to face in your life. Intense pressure, discontent in the home, explanations to your children, and anxiety about your future all pressure you. You will likely face legal disputes during your divorce, and while they […]
What Are My Rights as a Father?
Do divorce proceedings have a gender bias? It’s a question that is often raised by fathers as they battle for custody either during or following a divorce. Fathers frequently claim that a judge will be more inclined to rule in favor of their ex-spouse when it comes to the kids. This is an argument that […]
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
In the thick of a divorce, tensions often run high. Each spouse may wish nothing but pain and misery for the other. Such feelings, though unfortunate, may be unavoidable. Even the most agreeable people can become petty and mean in the midst of a divorce. It is vital that divorcing spouses remain honest, however—regardless of […]
New in Town: California’s Residency Requirement
If you are preparing for a divorce, don’t forget about California’s residency requirement. Depending on how long you have lived in the “Golden State,” this requirement may restrict your ability to get a divorce. According to California’s residency requirement, divorces will only be granted to those who have lived in the state for at least […]
What a Child Wants
A child whose parents are divorcing may feel as if he needs his own lawyer—someone to articulate his feelings of confusion and sadness, someone to make his parents aware of what he needs to grow into a healthy, well-adjusted adult. While minor’s counsel may be appropriate in certain situations, their job is to represent the […]
The Truth Will Set You Free: Should I Be Honest With My Lawyer?
The average person going through a divorce is not a lawyer. He or she does not have years of experience practicing law or sophisticated knowledge of the legal system. Instead, most parties to a divorce are largely detached from the world of law. This typically means that they will need assistance with their divorce. After […]