After your children and your relatives, your pets are the most important pieces of your life. However, if you are preparing for a divorce, you worry about what will happen to your furry loved ones. What if your soon-to-be ex-spouse gets them? Will you ever see them...
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Parenting challenges during unprecedented times
Parents may feel as though they have more to worry about than ever before. The challenges that parents face can seem especially problematic when they have to parent separately. When parents work together, they can be more attentive to what children are going through....
Can a prenuptial agreement protect the family business?
Have you built a successful California business or significant financial portfolio? If so, you may wonder if you can protect particular assets when you get married. Many people use a prenuptial agreement. It can remove certain items from the community property that...
Prenuptial litigation for international marriages
Prenuptial agreements are relatively common, but litigation is rare outside of certain subcategories. One of these subcategories is international couples. Despite the trend towards uniform codes, marriage and divorce law vary considerably even from one United States...
What hurdles to grey divorcees face?
Over the years, grey divorce has risen steadily. This is a term that refers generally to any divorce that occurs between couples in their 50s or older. Experts have an interest in studying this phenomenon and what it means for the aging population. But what does it...
How should you tell your children about your divorce?
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...
Are you responsible for your spouse’s debts in a divorce?
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....
How do California courts divide marital property?
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...
Establishing boundaries after your divorce
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....
Should you sell your home before or after you divorce?
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...
