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Divorcing: How to Communicate with a Difficult Ex Knowing it Will Be Read in Court

One big mistake clients make is letting their emotions get the best of them during the divorce process, and then documenting it in writing (text, email, comments on social media, etc.), which are later used as exhibits in...more

1/18/2021  /  Divorce , Marriage , Spouses

How to Be a Smart Spouse

No one wants to be blindsided by a negative financial situation, particularly one created by one’s spouse....more

Getting Married in California? Here’s What You Should Know

Many Californians get married without understanding the contract they are entering into. Here are the basics of California Family Law...more

I Expect an Inheritance: Do I Really Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

YES! If you don’t have a prenuptial agreement the California Family Code applies. You might as well familiarize yourself with California law and decide whether you want to opt out via a prenuptial agreement....more

California Family Law: Should You File for Legal Separation?

What’s the difference between a general date of separation and a date of legal separation? A big misconception is that filing for legal separation establishes a date of separation. ...more

10/25/2018  /  Divorce , Marriage , Separation

Pre-Divorce Checklist: The Rational Preparation Before An Emotional Journey

Divorce is rarely easy for anyone. But if you’re serious about terminating your marriage or partnership, there are some steps you can take to legally, financially and emotionally prepare. Taking these steps first can make the...more

Terminated: A Marriage’s End Should Not Lead to Employment’s End

Last month, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in Robert Smith v. Millville Rescue Squad (MRS) that an employer cannot terminate an employee for separating or divorcing – the processes of which apparently falls under the...more

Marriage of Davis: A Shared Roof = Shared (Community) Property

During the recession, we occasionally heard of couples who were divorcing, but still cohabitating. For economic reasons, neither spouse moved out of the house – they continued to share or divide financial responsibilities as...more

Supreme Court: 14th Amendment Requires Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage

In 1883 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that couples engaging in interracial sex (Pace v. Alabama) are not in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which was ratified...more

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