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In today’s world, social media accounts can play a central role in the divorce process. From deciding who gets to keep certain accounts to making use of the information your spouse posts online, there are various issues to consider with regard to social media and your divorce – as well as some critical mistakes to […]

When going through a divorce, it is easy to focus on the present. Your life is changing, the process is stressful, and you need to manage it all while going to work and staying positive for your children. However, going through a divorce is also about planning for the future. In this regard, one aspect […]

As Congress continues to grapple with the President’s mandate to find an alternative to the Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA or Obamacare), the potential consequences of a repeal are weighing heavily in some spouses’ decisions regarding divorce. According to an article published on Time.com, some spouses are choosing to delay finalizing their divorces based, […]

While it is common for couples to separate while their divorce is pending, this separation can raise a couple of unique issues with regard to distribution of the spouses’ property rights and financial responsibilities. For example, if the spouses are legally separated, any income earned during the separation period may qualify as “separate” (rather than […]

Spouses often choose to live apart while their divorce is pending. While this can be in everyone’s best interests (though neither spouse should leave the marital residence without first consulting an attorney), it raises some important questions: What if one spouse cannot support himself or herself independently? If the couple has children, how will they […]

For many people, the holiday season is a time to reflect on the previous year and the relationships cultivated with friends and family. But, it is a time to reflect on the future as well. What are your financial and professional goals? What do you want to add to your list of personal achievements? Is […]

Under California law, the obligation to pay child support ends at age 18 (or 19 if the child is still in high school). Except in cases of disability, California law does not contain provisions for adult child support. As a result, in the vast majority of cases, child support will not cover tuition, room and […]

California law recognizes the validity of both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; and, if you have one, it will most likely play a role in your divorce. However, there are several factors to consider, and there are issues that can render certain clauses – or potentially even the entire agreement – unenforceable. As a result, before […]

In California, once you or your spouse has been served with divorce papers, what happens next depends on whether you will be going through a contested or uncontested divorce. In this article, we provide a brief overview of what you can expect during both types of divorces in San Diego County. Before we get there, […]

Divorce is tough. In fact, according to the American Institute of Stress, divorce is the number two most stressful situation in your life—after the death of a loved one. That is why it is so important to take care of yourself and your family on an emotional level during the divorce process. One of the […]

The short answer to this complicated question is: yes, you should avoid any unnecessary risks when you are getting a divorce. The following are steps that you can and should take both during and after divorce proceedings. Before Divorce You can start the process of changing your beneficiaries before your divorce is final on many […]

When you are getting a divorce, it is just as important to fight for your assets as it is to try to get rid of your debt. No matter how many assets you have or how high your net worth is, you still may have debt such as a low interest rate mortgage or student […]