There are three typical positions you may find yourself in when it comes to self-employment and divorce: Your spouse is self-employed, you are self-employed, or you both jointly own/operate a business. The first two will be discussed here, and the…
Ah, the dreaded Schedule of Assets and Debts. The document that consistently overwhelms, intimidates, and, if we’re being honest, irritates most, if not all people who have to do it. Probably the number one question I get as a divorce…
Most Baby Boomers contemplating divorce have different needs simply because of where they are at in life. Since the majority of the income-generating years are behind them, special attention must be paid to future income, health insurance and spousal support.…
Going to a courthouse can be a nerve wracking experience, especially your first time. While every experience is different, there are always points of commonality. This guide is intended to give you a brief overview of what to expect, as…
Ah, the dreaded four-way meeting, which you might also hear referred to as a, “meet and confer” session. In many counties, it’s frequently ordered by a judge that the parties and their attorneys must meet in-person. Some counties (like Alameda…
There isn’t a perfect time to file for divorce. The best thing you can do for yourself and your children is to consider the specific circumstances surrounding your situation, and then act accordingly. This article is based upon the assumption…
Military service members who perform at least 20 years of active duty service receive a retirement pension for the rest of their lives upon retirement. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA) confirms that military pensions are property that…
Over the years, we’ve had numerous clients in the divorce process express a desire to relocate away from their spouse while taking one or more of the kids with them. We’re not talking about packing up and moving into an…
What is a QDRO? A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QDRO, is a legal order associated with a divorce or legal separation, that divides and changes ownership of a retirement plan to give a divorced spouse their share of the…
One of the questions that we encounter most often when someone inquires with our offices is, “What happens after divorce papers are served to my spouse?” Our initial response: “It depends on whether the divorce is contested or uncontested!” For…
In this segment, we’re going to discuss utilizing a private family law judge instead of the traditional public court system judge for your case. We’ll cover the major pros and cons, and from there you can contact us for guidance…