The pandemic has affected all parts of society this year. From daily routines to the economy to the political sphere, nothing has avoided the impact. The legal and judicial system has had to make some significant changes in order to keep things running, especially in hard-hit areas like California. That’s why the California Judicial Council …
Emergency Rule 13: California’s Coronavirus Spousal Support Solution Read More »
As in many divorces between celebrities, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have recently enlisted to a private judge. This announcement came in a joint press release, signaling that the divorce is moving towards a close. Many celebrities choose to go this route in their divorces and separations, and for good reason. In the right situation, …
Sorting out finances during a divorce always takes time and effort. The coronavirus pandemic has only made it more complex. A combination of the relatively new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and the pandemic’s CARES Act has led to unique situations for those getting divorced in 2019 and 2020. If you have questions about …
2020 Taxes: The Changes for Divorced and Separating Taxpayers Read More »
On June 4th, 2020, the original American Idol Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from her husband, Brandon Blackstock. Clarkson, whose net worth is around $45 million, and Blackstock, valued at $5 million, had three homes between them at the start of the year. While the details of the divorce have yet to be finalized, the …
Kelly Clarkson Files For Divorce With Three Homes, Millions In Assets To Divide Read More »
Spending time together can be one of the best parts of a good marriage. Unfortunately, if a relationship is doing poorly, spending too much time together can actually make things work. That’s what many people in Japan and China have found over the course of the COVID-19 lockdowns. One Shanghai lawyer reported that he’d seen …
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has already disrupted many aspects of life already. When anxiety is high about potential health concerns and people are forced to stay in close quarters, problems can arise. China has observed a spike in divorce filings since the outbreak due to self-isolation. Similar problems may occur in the United States due …
How California’s Coronavirus Orders Affect Child Custody Read More »
Are You Eligible To Benefit From a Social Security Divorce Loophole? As discussed in previous posts on retirement and divorce, retirement planning for divorcees and the overall trend of the “gray divorce,” more men and women who are at or close to retirement age are choosing to divorce. That?s not to say gray divorcees are …
Help your kids manage trauma from natural disasters This week, more than 26 million residents are under a ?red flag warning? due to spreading wildfires in California and Arizona. In Sonoma County, the Kincade Fire has destroyed more than 76,000 acres, land on which thousands made homes and built family memories. For those who don?t …
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Twenty-five years ago, a man named Steve Clark got married. Now, he is divorced and says the monthly alimony payments he is required to make to his ex-wife each month have him rethinking the prospect of getting married altogether. In fact, Clark says that if he had known he would be on the hook to …
One California man’s quest to abolish permanent alimony payments Read More »
How a NASA astronaut ended up in family law’s orbit Chances are you aren?t an astronaut. Maybe you dreamed about being one when you were younger while you were counting the ceiling tiles in math class, but it is just a talented few who actually have The Right Stuff. At present, in fact, there are …
Space Case: A Real Life Divorce Drama Among the Stars Read More »
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