Will a Criminal Past Affect My Divorce?
If you have a criminal past, you may be wondering how or if that will come into play in your family law matters. This depends on just what issues are at hand in your divorce. It also depends on what your crime was. Many people have minor offenses on their record and these may not affect divorce proceedings at all. However, if you have any violent offenses, offenses against children…
Read MoreWhat is Divorce Settlement?
It may come to no surprise to you that divorces can sometimes end up as long, expensive legal battles in court. Very few couples will actually agree on everything in a divorce and so most will have to work through issues and come to a compromise on many issues. There a few ways you can do this. You can work with a mediator or a collaborative law facilitator to come…
Read MoreHow are International Divorces Handled?
Many Californians have business or other interests that take them to other countries. However, if you or your spouse previously lived in California but one of you have maintained a California residency, you may still be able to file for divorce as any Californian resident would. In California, you can file for divorce in the county either one of you live in. For example, if you live in one county…
Read MoreWhat Does Transmutation Mean in Property Division?
When a couple divorces, they must go about dividing the assets and debts accumulated over the course of the marriage. This can be one of the most difficult, time-consuming tasks in a divorce. California is a community property state meaning all marital property is equally owned by both spouses. However, this doesn’t mean everything has to be divided down the middle. Many assets and debts, like houses and student loans,…
Read MoreWhat Should I do Before Filing for Divorce?
Filing for a divorce is a big step. It may be a relief after dealing with a troubled relationship or you may feel it was an abrupt decision on your spouse’s part. Either way, the divorce process will be difficult. Prior to filing for divorce, you should familiarize yourself with the divorce process and what you might be facing in the near future. Do some online research, talk to divorced…
Read MoreHow to Keep Separate Property Separate
Under California’s community property law, all property that belongs to the marital community must be divided equally upon separation or divorce. Community property is considered property acquired by either spouse during the marriage, but prior to separation, and with community resources. Property acquired prior to marriage is considered separate property. Property acquired during the course of the marriage can still be separate property if it is acquired through a gift…
Read MoreWhat Can an Attorney do in Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a cheaper and more collaborative alternative to litigation or trial in the court process. When you and your spouse cannot agree, and this is generally the case in all divorces, mediation is a forum where conflict can be resolved with the help of a neutral third party. Mediation can be tailored to address specific issues, like custody or property division, or be general for all aspects of…
Read MoreWhat Happens in a Divorce Trial?
A divorce can be finalized through a few routes. Divorces can be executed out of court when both spouses agree on all the issues at hand. They can also work with a mediator or other neutral party to work out any remaining conflicts. If there is significant conflict, the divorce may need to enter into litigation where you and your spouse will bring the issues to court, with or without…
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