Husband seeks divorce from unusual marriage

Marriages may begin – and end – in the most unusual of circumstances. Regardless of why a California resident marries, the decision to divorce is never an easy one. It can be especially difficult in circumstances where an extended period of estrangement has occurred, leaving one in a state of confusion about the status of the marriage. […]

Change in law makes living arrangements easier during divorce

The cost of living seems as though it only ever increases. For California residents considering divorce, the idea of future living costs can become quite intimidating. At some point, one spouse is usually required to move out of the marital home in order to prove that the marriage has indeed broken down. If the remainder […]

Francis Bean Cobain, Isaiah Silva: divorce hits a sour note

There are many quotes about music. It may be the food of love or soothe the savage soul. Within the music industry, however, arguments between couples who decide to divorce can often become very public. California residents may be aware of the recent disputed ownership of one of music’s most famous items of memorabilia. Frances Bean Cobain, […]

Divorce from one’s partner may not equal divorce from their debt

With any kind of action there are often consequences. While divorce may have some obvious impacts on one’s life, there are also some that may not immediately occur to many California residents. Depending on how each party conducts his or her financial affairs, the consequences may not even become immediately apparent until after the divorce is completed. […]

Angels Run to raise awareness of domestic violence

There are many things that contribute toward a person’s character. The environment that one grows up in can be one of the greatest of those influences. Sadly, the shadow of domestic violence affects many California residents. Many adults are trapped in abusive relationships, but there are also adults who may have had their first experiences of such […]

Weighing long-term financial options during divorce

As times change, so too do the laws of the land. Spousal support and divorce fall under state law, meaning that where one resides and/or files for divorce will likely affect the outcome. This may be something that, during happier times, California residents have not previously considered. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is currently […]

Should decisions about child custody be made by judge or jury?

When one has a difficult decision to make, it can sometimes be easier if one does not have to do it alone. In cases where divorcing parents cannot agree on child custody arrangements, the decision is usually made by a judge. This could be set to change for California residents if a proposed initiative gains […]

Costly divorce? Get by with a little help from your friends

Everyone needs help at some point in his or her life, especially at times of great change. Divorce is just one of those occasions when California residents may turn to family and friends for support. Many of those a person relies on may be able and willing to lend a sympathetic ear or even offer […]

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard: Allegations of domestic violence

Marriages don’t always run smoothly, and even the best matched couples have to work at it. There are times, however, when even one’s best efforts are not enough to make a relationship last. In many cases this results in divorce. For some California residents, divorce may be preceded by allegations of domestic violence. The recent separation […]

Your state and divorce: how state laws affect outcomes

The law is not always as simple and straightforward as one might hope. Federal laws apply to the whole nation; however, each state also has its own laws, and every legal action is decided by the court with jurisdiction. In California, as in the rest of the country, it is the state laws that govern divorce and family […]