When you retire, you may be eager to start the next chapter of your life—but many individuals find themselves asking, “If I Retire, Do I Still Need to Pay Alimony in California?” However, it’s imperative to understand what will happen if you are currently paying alimony to a recipient spouse.…
Getting a divorce gives you many things to consider, from who will receive the family home to custody of children. However, one of the most overlooked factors in a divorce regards the credit of those involved. Though it may not seem like it will have a significant impact on your…
Just as no two marriages are the same, no two divorces are! As such, it's necessary to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to leaving a spouse. If you are considering leaving your spouse or were served divorce papers, you may be surprised to learn there…
Getting a divorce is a complex process. However, this becomes much more confusing when your spouse does not live in California with you. Whether they moved when the marriage started to go south or they had to move to another state for work and the long-distance relationship is not beneficial…
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may be surprised to discover you agree on most of, if not all, the terms of your divorce. Though this is not unheard of, it is rare for divorcing couples to work together and determine the terms of…
In decades past, if a couple wanted to divorce they would generally need to cite the reason they are separating. Adultery, abandonment, and cruelty were often used as grounds for divorce to explain why it was necessary. However, as society evolved, many states adopted "no-fault" divorce to help make this…
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