On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | Jul 6, 2020 | Divorce
Unfortunately, spouses hiding marital assets when divorce is on the horizon is all too common. Whether it’s because they wish to get revenge, fear they won’t have enough money after the divorce or are just particularly greedy, hiding assets can be incredibly easy to...
On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | Jun 30, 2020 | Divorce
Gray divorces – those among couples 50 and older – are on the rise. Statistics show them skyrocketing 109% over the past 25 years. By comparison, the divorce rates for people 40 to 49 were up 14% and the rate for couples 25 to 39 was down 21%. Gray...
On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | Jun 25, 2020 | Divorce
There are many emotional expenses associated with divorce, but the monetary expense can be high as well. Many people focus on expenses associated with the aftermath of divorce like child support and alimony, but the process of divorce itself can potentially cost tens...
On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | May 21, 2020 | Divorce
California couples often have to deal with spousal support matters after a divorce. What is spousal support? It is a payment one party pays to the other to help make up the difference in income. But the courts understand that situations change. Life is not always the...
On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | May 13, 2020 | Divorce
In a high-asset, high-stakes divorce, switching attorneys could prove a risky move. Yet, so might sticking with a lawyer who hasn’t delivered for you. No matter how much you researched before hiring yours, they may not meet expectations. If you’re considering...
On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | May 8, 2020 | Divorce
When you face the end of your marriage, you likely have concerns about your financial future. How will your assets be divided? What kind of impact will your divorce have on your savings? How can you enter a new, single life with a strong financial foundation? While...
On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | May 5, 2020 | Divorce
If you are over 50, you may have spent much of your adult life as a husband or wife. Still, while divorce rates for other age groups have been on the decline in recent years, they are on the rise for older couples. If your children have grown and left the home, you...
On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | May 4, 2020 | Divorce
It is rare for anyone to describe their divorce as simple or trouble-free yet the fact remains that the impact of a divorce on a person’s life can vary quite a bit based on what stage of life they are in when the divorce happens. Divorcing with very young...
On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | Mar 25, 2020 | Divorce
It’s difficult to determine how an attorney is going to perform at the beginning of a divorce case. Each divorce has its unique challenges that may pose novel scenarios for a family attorney. Even an attorney with a stellar reputation can find that a divorce case...
On behalf of Laughlin Legal, PC | Mar 24, 2020 | Divorce
As a California resident, you likely know that we are one of the nine community property states in the U.S. This means that when you obtain a legal separation or divorce, you and your spouse or registered domestic partner must divide everything you accumulated during...
