There is not a simple answer to this question, but there are some signs that you can look for to determine when to untie the knot. This is a difficult decision that over 50% of married couples in the United States have to make at some point. It is never easy letting go of someone […]
The end of your marriage doesn’t necessarily mean your spouse will stop supporting you financially. When one of the spouses is more financially stable than the other, the less well-off spouse may receive alimony. Spousal support helps the beneficiary reach financial independence. However, this help is only available if you were legally married. Some other […]
Couples who have been living together for a long time are generally considered married in some states. This is not the case for couples in California as common law marriages are not recognized here. Yet common law marriages created in other states are recognized in California. If you have any questions about your marital status […]
Many couples are afraid of losing some marital assets during a divorce. It is particularly difficult for business owners who often think they might lose half of their business. If you are a business owner worried about how your business can survive a divorce, you should retain a Thousand Oaks business valuation attorney who deals […]
Finding yourself after a divorce can be challenging, especially if you buried your life in an unhappy marriage. There is not a simple formula for a happy life but rather a series of decisions that will lead you to happiness. While divorce can be a devastating experience for many, unhappy marriages may suffer a similar […]
It is common for police officers to arrest individuals facing allegations of domestic violence, even when they are not guilty. Authorities believe that the abuser intimidates the victim into not pressing charges therefore these arrests are necessary otherwise the abuse will continue. Research has proven that mandatory arrests are very effective in domestic violence cases. […]
Many retirees ignore how a divorce can impact their social security benefits. It is important to understand how these benefits are calculated and how your marital status will affect the division of your marital assets. If you are considering a divorce, it’s best you ask a Westlake Village retirement benefits attorney about how this decision […]
Older people throughout California are getting married and divorced in great numbers. About one in four divorces are grey divorces, which means people older than 50 are untying the knot like never before. But why couples split up after being married for so long? We will discuss some of the common causes and how a […]