My Spouse and I Live in Different States. Where Do We Get Divorced?
You got married in California. You and your spouse lived in California together for years. Now you’ve decided to get a divorce and your spouse has moved to Florida. What happens in a divorce when you and your spouse live in different states? Can you go through the process in California? Who gets to decide where the divorce will occur? California Divorce Residency Requirements If you want to get a…
Read MoreWhat Happens If My Spouse Dies While We’re in the Middle of a Divorce?
Sometimes it seems as if the hardest parts of life unfold all at once. What happens if you’re in the middle of a divorce and your spouse dies? Does the divorce continue? What happens to the marital assets? What about any debts you owe together? Are those yours or do they become the property of your spouse’s heirs? Do you have the right to file an injury lawsuit, or did…
Read MoreWhat is Mediation? Is it Right For Me?
Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging things you’ll ever do. There are so many details you’ll have to address. Who will get custody of the kids, and when? How will your assets and debts be divided? Will one of you have to pay child support and/or alimony? A court won’t finalize your divorce until these questions are resolved. You and your spouse are at odds,…
Read MoreSinger Kelis Accused of Violating Child Custody Order
In 2010, music stars Nas and Kelis divorced after five years of marriage. As part of the divorce, the couple had to negotiate terms of custody for their then one-year-old son. Both would have to follow the terms of this custody agreement for years to come. Nine years later, Nas is saying that Kelis hasn’t kept up her end of the bargain. He claims that she has violated the terms…
Read MoreCan One Spouse Be Forced to Pay For The Other’s Attorney in a Divorce?
In 2017, Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams and Aryn Drake-Lee, his wife of five years, filed for divorce. Since then, the couple has struggled to resolve the matter amicably. Not surprisingly, most of the disputes involve money. Most recently, Drake-Lee has asked the court to order Williams to pay her legal bills. Williams has responded and ask the court to tell her that this is not a free ride. He…
Read MoreAre Personal Injury Settlements Community or Separate Property in California?
Long before you decided to get a divorce, you were involved in a car accident. Another driver was to blame, so you filed a personal injury lawsuit for damages. After months of negotiations, you agreed to avoid court and settle the matter privately. You accepted a personal injury settlement for $50,000. Fast forward to today, and you’re in the middle of a contested divorce. You and your spouse can’t agree on…
Read MoreCan I Change My Child’s Last Name After a Divorce?
When couples get married, one spouse typically takes the last name of the other. While this trend has been becoming less and less popular in recent years, it is still a common practice. When that married couple has a child, the child assumes the couple’s last name. Now the couple is finding that their marriage isn’t working. They decide to get a divorce. The mother decides that she no longer…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’ve Been Emotionally Abused During Your Divorce
After losing a spouse or child, nothing is more stressful than getting a divorce. If your spouse thinks that you’re to blame, they may go out of their way to make your life as difficult as possible. Sometimes this will simply involve refusing to agree or compromise about the terms of your divorce. Other times, your spouse may resort to behaviors that cause you to suffer extraordinary emotional distress. Their…
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