Having a conversation about divorce is never easy, and discussing the matter with your children may seem even more stressful. In order to reduce the shock they may feel, you should talk about the matter clearly and respectfully. Reassure them According to Psychology...

When starting the divorce process, couples primarily consider how to divide their assets. However, they must also address how the law determines who is responsible for debts. This process can be remarkably complicated depending on the couple's financial situation....

Each state takes a slightly different approach to dividing property when married couples divorce. In California, courts generally treat all of the property acquired during a marriage as community property. If divorcing spouses cannot agree about how to divide their...

Getting divorced can put you in a vulnerable position as you grapple with reality and work toward regaining your independence. Protecting yourself during your recovery and establishing boundaries can facilitate your personal growth and your long-term success....

You and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse agree to sell your marital home in California, but you do not know whether to sell it before you divorce or after. What factors should you consider? American Home Agents explores selling your marital real estate property from both...

Valuing private equity interests can be challenging even in the best of circumstances. Problems compound when the valuation is required in a divorce setting. Fundamentally speaking, private equity is capital invested in a company or other entity that is not publicly...

In the past, prenuptial agreements (prenups) were viewed in a generally negative context. In popular entertainment like books, movies and television programs, the mere suggestion of a prenup meant that one party was likely already planning on divorce – or something...

“Gray Divorce” is a phrase that has recently seen use in the lexicon of both popular media and on the legal landscape. While there is no one defined parameter, the term generally refers to those older than 50 who are seeking divorce. Even though divorce rates have...

California co-parents often go through a period of adjustment after a divorce. After all, it is hard to readjust to shared custody, visitation schedules and living as a separated family. Some families adjust quickly and more easily than others. But you can run into...