Am I Liable If My Spouse Causes a Car Accident?
No one gets up in the morning and expects to be involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, accidents happen every day. Accidents don’t just affect the drivers and passengers who were involved in the crash. Injuries, financial expenses, and emotional trauma can also have a huge impact on family members. Legal issues arising from an accident can also be particularly troubling for families. It’s possible that you could be held…
Read MoreDesigning a Holiday Child Custody Plan
The winter holidays are right around the corner. This is usually a time when families in Los Angeles gather and spend time together. However, the holidays can be difficult for families when parents are divorced. Figuring out which parent will get custody of the kids for the holidays can cause a lot of strife and pain. This can be particularly true when one parent is awarded a larger custody percentage…
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Don’t Sign the Divorce Papers?
Divorce can be a challenging time in your life. This is particularly true if the decision to split up isn’t yours. It’s easy to want to avoid talking about divorce or thinking about the process, at all. You may even want to ignore the divorce papers that you’ve been served. The divorce can’t happen if you don’t sign on the dotted line, right? Not necessarily. Ignoring the fact that your…
Read MoreCouples Rushing to Finalize Divorces Before the End of the Year
Couples across the country are racing to finalize their divorces before the end of the year. Courts have indicated that they are already seeing more divorce cases than is typical for this time of the year. Why? Starting January 1, 2019, new tax laws go into effect. Some of these laws will have a significant impact on the divorce process. One change in particular – involving spousal support – is…
Read MoreHow a New California Law May Affect Your Pets in a Divorce
Divorce is tough on everyone involved – including family pets. To many, pets are like children. However, pets do not get the same treatment as kids in a divorce. Rather, pets are typically considered to be personal property in the eyes of the law. As a result, figuring out who gets the pets after a divorce is an issue that must be hashed out in property division discussions. In some…
Read MoreHow Can Spouses Divide Property in a Divorce?
Divorce can be difficult for anyone. When you’re a celebrity and are worth millions of dollars, navigating a split can be even more complicated. Seven months after initially filing for divorce, actress Julie Bowen and her husband seem to have agreed on how their assets will be divided. According to reports, the couple will split the 25.3 million dollar estate right down the middle. Bowen will receive $13 million and…
Read MoreEx-NFL Player Asks Court to Annul His Marriage
Erik Kramer, an ex-NFL quarterback, recently asked a Los Angeles court to annul his marriage. He claims that he did not have the mental capacity to consent to the marriage. According to reports, Kramer attempted to take his own life with a gun one evening in 2015. While he survived, he did suffer serious injuries, including brain damage. He argues that he was still recovering from the brain damage when…
Read MoreStudent Loan Debt Is Destroying Marriage Among Young People
A healthy marriage takes a lot of hard work. You have to commit to working with your spouse and try to navigate life’s most difficult times together. Money and finances are often at the root of many marital problems. Unfortunately, young people today are facing more financial pressure than ever before. One of the leading causes of financial stress in young people’s lives is student loan debt. A new study…
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