Millennial marriage trends require planning ahead with a prenup
Dating longer and living together before marriage have legal impacts In a previous post, we discussed the recent trend of older couples getting divorced at a greater rate than they were 30 years ago. The Baby Boomers are breaking up. But what about the other...
Gray divorce is the latest trend among Baby Boomers
More and more couples are choosing not to grow old together It is inevitable that we grow old. For many, the idea of having someone with whom to grow older is a prized comfort. You might think, therefore, that men and women over a certain age would sit back and enjoy...
Heading for a divorce? Secure retirement is still possible with careful planning
Divorce deeply impacts all aspects of your life, not just your marriage. As prior posts on our family law site have covered (read more about retirement, the economy and property as they relate to divorce), the impact of divorce reverberates through parenting, housing,...
What Should You Know About Divorce and Retirement?
Divorce is never simple. No matter the age, family make-up, location, or financial situation of a couple, the divorce process is inherently complicated. There are specific complications during a divorce if the couple involved is close to retirement. This is not only a...
Dividing financial assets during divorce in a volatile market requires a level head
In a previous post, we discussed a couple of points about divorcing during a down or unstable market. The U.S. stock market continues to be a daily surprise — sometimes shock — to investors and businesses across the country. While there’s never a promise...
Divorce During Recession: When the Strength of Your Marriage and the Economy Both Break
“All good things must come to an end.” We have all heard the saying. It is a bittersweet reality we’ve all had to accept at different times in our lives. For many families, that reality never feels more impactful, emotional, and scary than when a good marriage is...
How Do California Courts Divide RSUs in Divorce?
Divorce proceedings can be highly complex, especially when dividing marital assets. Even in this complicated process, restricted stock units (RSUs) stand out as a challenge for divorcing spouses and their lawyers. The question of dividing RSUs after divorce is...
Revenge Porn in California has Family Law Consequences
Revenge porn refers to cases in which someone shares private, sexual photos or videos of someone else without consent. For most people who commit this terrible act, the intent is to humiliate the victim, who is usually a former sexual partner. Even if you have never...
