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Divorce Process

My spouse and I plan to divorce but haven’t started the process. What should we do first?

The first thing the parties should do is create a complete inventory of their assets and liabilities. In some cases, some assets may be characterized as either community property or separate property depending on their origin. An attorney’s opinion will probably be necessary to determine whether property is separate property or community property. The significance […]

My spouse has just told me she wants a divorce. What should I do first?

One of the first things to do is to make sure that you have access to the financial information which would tell you about the assets and liabilities of the marriage. If the data is saved on the computer, you should try to download it to a separate media so that you will have it […]

What are some tips for controlling the cost of my divorce?

Sandra Rosenbloom, a family lawyer answers. In the many years in which I have been practicing family law, I have found that a great deal of time, effort and money can be spent by both husband and wife in collecting and distributing necessary financial information. Clients who are going through mediation or the collaborative practice […]

What financial information should I collect for my divorce?

Megan Stirrat, a wealth management advisor in Irvine, answers: The first financial shock to face is the cost of the divorce itself. You’re already splitting assets; when you add a messy divorce with high legal fees, it becomes a considerable financial and emotional drain. It’s vital to have someone on your side who has a […]

How can I cut the tension and cost of my divorce?

My spouse and I thought our divorce was going to be rather simple but it seems to be getting more complicated and contentious since we both hired lawyers to represent us. Can you suggest ways we can reduce the tension and cost?

What factors affect how well children do after their parents separate?

Kathy Memel, a marriage and family therapist answers: It is very important for parents to to get help with their anger and upset about the separation, and stop fighting in front of the children. Otherwise, the hurt and anger can last for years and adversely affect, not just the parents, but especially their children. What […]

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