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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
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Spousal Support 101: A Guide to Payments in a California Divorce
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Second Marriage Prenup: Protecting Your Assets and Loved Ones
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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
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
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Getting Married in California? Here’s What You Should Know
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