You’ve just found out that a close friend or family member is getting a divorce. Naturally, you want to help out any way you can – perhaps by offering encouragement or advice. What are the do’s and don’ts of lending a hand to a divorcing friend in need? 1. Be unconditionally supportive. To begin with, […]
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Did You Know You Can Crowdfund Your Divorce?
We all know that divorce can be an expensive proposition. There are legal fees, court costs, and much more to take into account. With the advent of crowdfunding – companies like Kickstarter, GoFundMe, and Patreon seemingly pop up each day – you can look to the public to finance everything from your nonprofit campaign to […]
Can My Common-Law Partner Divorce Me if We Weren’t Actually Married?
You may still be financially responsible the way you would be as if you were going through an actual divorce with common-law marriage.
Divorce Doesn’t Mean Dishonored Anymore!
It’s a very new world we live in. We love to honor the old ways and family traditions and also love to create new, exciting ways of doing things as young, adventurous people. We explore life with excitement because we want to grow and express our unique selves in life. Yet, when it comes down […]
6 Crucial Pieces of Financial Information Your Tax Return Can Reveal
When divorce is on the horizon, it becomes necessary to compile a list of marital property (assets and debts) and supporting documentation as early in the process as possible. But many people have difficulty locating the necessary information. Tax returns are a good place to start when trying to verify sources of income, and to […]
5 Ways to Financially Prepare for Divorce
Financial issues will dominate the discussion of your divorce settlement. Therefore, it makes sense to financially prepare for divorce. You are preparing not only for the actual expenses related to the divorce process, but also for the major financial adjustments that will follow. (For those of you who were looking for ways to hide assets, […]
Divorce and the Death of Prince
What do the death of Prince and a divorce have in common? At first blush nothing, but let’s dig a little deeper. Prince tragically died without any will or estate plan. His estate is worth over $100 million, if not several times more. There are estimates at over $300 million. His music will bring in […]
QDROs and the Division of Retirement Benefits
The longer a marriage goes on, the more assets each party accumulates. While you are working, there is a strong chance you will acquire retirement benefits either by the contributions of your employer or your own. Retirement benefits in California may be treated as income, so if you get a divorce late in life, the […]
The Number One Reason to Cry in Divorce Court
After all these months, your court date finally rears its demanding head. What if you cry? You’re solidly composed – or you thought you were! Emotional reactions like tears are hard to predict. Nevertheless, crying in divorce court can be embarrassing, painful, or humiliating. At the same time, it might just be the very place […]
Divorce Attorneys for Men Only. Really?
The marketing or advertising concept: We have noticed some recent marketing of law firms in which they state that they “focus” on representing men. I have yet to see a firm advertisement for a firm representing “Women Only,” but even the concept of firms for men or firms for women should set you to wondering […]
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