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California Divorce Guide to the Coldplay Concert Scandal
Whether it is drug addiction, financial issues, a lack of communication, or your spouse caught swaying with their coworker at a Coldplay concert on the kiss cam, there are numerous reasons why a married person
Don’t Fall Into a Marriage With a Registered Domestic Partner
The state of California can recognize you and your partner as a couple without marriage. Through a registered domestic partnership, couples can receive state recognition of their relationship, while avoiding the formalities, traditions, or financial
Why a One-Night Isn’t Just a One-Night Stand
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Name Change in California: Easy As 1-2-3
A name is often crucial to who you are. It forms part of your identity. It helps family, friends, and even strangers recognize you. Despite its importance, changing your name in California is often a
Spousal Support 101: A Guide to Payments in a California Divorce
Weddings can be an expensive way to start a marriage; and divorce can be a costly way to end one. A marriage’s financial obligations do not necessarily end when the relationship ends. One of the
From Cutting the Umbilical Cord to Cutting the Child Support Check
Raising a child comes with financial responsibilities, which become tougher when parents’ divorce or separate, and child support payments become necessary. Child support is the amount of money the court orders a parent to pay
Second Marriage Prenup: Protecting Your Assets and Loved Ones
While second marriages represent a fresh start and an exciting journey, consider the potential financial and legal outcomes before you re-tie the knot. A prenuptial agreement (prenup), a contract that outlines both spouses’ property rights
Who Gets What in a California Divorce?
Dividing assets in a divorce is one of the most complex aspects of an already emotionally, physically, and financially challenging process. Without a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, determining who gets what can be