Divorce Litigation in CA In California, divorce litigation is a type of contested divorce. This process takes place in an official courtroom setting, where both spouses have the opportunity to make arguments and present evidence before a judge (usually through an experienced family law attorney). Unfortunately, divorce litigation takes a lot longer than other types…
The jury results are in, and the verdict is clear: hiring an attorney is the most expensive part about getting divorced. And not just by a little, either—by a lot. Between retainers, hourly fees, and other expenses, the price of a good divorce attorney isn’t cheap. And with no concrete way to tell exactly how…
Do prenups work? For most people, they do – but there are certain things that can make a prenuptial agreement unenforceable when you go to court. The language in a prenup has to be crystal-clear; otherwise, either party can argue it in court. Here are the basics about how – and why – prenups work,…
Dividing retirement assets in a divorce can be complicated – and in many cases, it requires preparing a QDRO and hiring a professional to get an accurate value. Even if it’s relatively simple, you’ll still need to account for it in your divorce settlement. In many cases, you’ll have to split some of what’s in…
If you’re getting a divorce in Stockton and you’ve signed a prenuptial agreement – commonly just called a prenup – here’s what you need to know. What is a Prenup in California? A prenup is a legal document that can help one party’s assets in a divorce. The Uniform Prenuptial Agreement Act covers prenups under…
What is a prenuptial agreement? Your Stockton divorce attorney can help you work through what it means for you if you have one… but what if you don’t? If you’re like most people, you’ve heard the term – but what does this type of agreement do, and which party does it protect? Here’s what you…
In many divorces, the primary focus isn’t who did what or which party sacrificed the most. Instead, it boils down to one thing: Assets. Even if your divorce is about more than assets, you need to know how to protect what you have – and avoid losing things to your spouse when you don’t have…
Having a premarital agreement—commonly called a prenuptial agreement or prenup—can change the divorce process significantly.Not having a premarital agreement in place does not mean you won’t get a fair division of your marital property. It doesn’t mean equitable distribution won’t occur. California law requires divorcing couples to divide community property equally unless you have a…
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