What Happens If I Don’t Sign the Divorce Papers?
Divorce can be a challenging time in your life. This is particularly true if the decision to split up isn’t yours. It’s easy to want to avoid talking about divorce or thinking about the process, at all. You may even want to ignore the divorce papers that you’ve been served. The divorce can’t happen if you don’t sign on the dotted line, right? Not necessarily. Ignoring the fact that your…
Read MoreCouples Rushing to Finalize Divorces Before the End of the Year
Couples across the country are racing to finalize their divorces before the end of the year. Courts have indicated that they are already seeing more divorce cases than is typical for this time of the year. Why? Starting January 1, 2019, new tax laws go into effect. Some of these laws will have a significant impact on the divorce process. One change in particular – involving spousal support – is…
Read MoreHow a New California Law May Affect Your Pets in a Divorce
Divorce is tough on everyone involved – including family pets. To many, pets are like children. However, pets do not get the same treatment as kids in a divorce. Rather, pets are typically considered to be personal property in the eyes of the law. As a result, figuring out who gets the pets after a divorce is an issue that must be hashed out in property division discussions. In some…
Read MoreHow Can Spouses Divide Property in a Divorce?
Divorce can be difficult for anyone. When you’re a celebrity and are worth millions of dollars, navigating a split can be even more complicated. Seven months after initially filing for divorce, actress Julie Bowen and her husband seem to have agreed on how their assets will be divided. According to reports, the couple will split the 25.3 million dollar estate right down the middle. Bowen will receive $13 million and…
Read MoreEx-NFL Player Asks Court to Annul His Marriage
Erik Kramer, an ex-NFL quarterback, recently asked a Los Angeles court to annul his marriage. He claims that he did not have the mental capacity to consent to the marriage. According to reports, Kramer attempted to take his own life with a gun one evening in 2015. While he survived, he did suffer serious injuries, including brain damage. He argues that he was still recovering from the brain damage when…
Read MoreStudent Loan Debt Is Destroying Marriage Among Young People
A healthy marriage takes a lot of hard work. You have to commit to working with your spouse and try to navigate life’s most difficult times together. Money and finances are often at the root of many marital problems. Unfortunately, young people today are facing more financial pressure than ever before. One of the leading causes of financial stress in young people’s lives is student loan debt. A new study…
Read MoreAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Struggle to Finalize Their Divorce
Angelina Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016. Nearly two years later, it does not seem as if Jolie and Pitt are any closer to finalizing their split. In California, divorcing spouses have an obligation to agree on the terms of their split before it can become official. For the past 18 months, the couple has taken painstaking measures to keep the details of their divorce private. Recently, however, the…
Read MoreWho Gets Custody of the Kids While a Divorce is Pending?
Divorce can affect the whole family. This is particularly true if you have children. One requirement of divorce is figuring out who gets custody of the kids, and when. Negotiating custody can take time. What happens during the process of divorce itself? Which parent will the kids stay with while the details of the divorce are being finalized? The answer will depend on you and your spouse. Negotiate Temporary Custody…
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