Not every divorce devolves into a heated courtroom battle. When spouses see eye-to-eye, uncontested divorce is often a viable option.
Are Your Divorce Records Public?
The paparazzi probably doesn’t hound you and follow your every move, but that doesn’t mean privacy during divorce is important to you.
Joseph Waters Becomes a Certified Family Law Specialist
We’re proud to announce that Joseph P. Waters has been named a Certified Family Law Specialist in the state of California.
Divorce Discovery Tools
In contested divorces, discovery may prove incredibly valuable. Discovery compels each side to reveal what evidence and info they have.
Should I File For Divorce First?
Whether or not to file for divorce is a big question, but another is whether or not you should file for divorce first, before your spouse.
What To Expect From Divorce Hearings
While the prospect of divorce hearings may be intimidating, it definitely helps to go in with an idea of what to expect out of court.
Date of Separation & Divorce
The date of separation has a huge impact on divorce, but a significant change to California law is about to alter the landscape.
The Trump Effect: Can Politics Cause Divorce?
The old maxim goes: don’t talk about religion or politics. But what if it can’t be avoided? How often does politics cause divorce?
Can an Ugly Divorce Get Me Fired?
What we do outside of the office can have a big impact on our work. Even though we try not to, we often bring the weight of our home lives with us to the day job. It seems like weekly we hear about a person getting canned for using poor …
Do I Need A Divorce Lawyer If My Spouse Has One?
Should you hire an attorney if a spouse has one? The short answer is yes, if your spouse hires a divorce lawyer, you should also hire one.
California Restraining Orders
What is a restraining order? A restraining order is a legal restriction that prevents or requires a party to refrain from performing certain actions.
How To Celebrate Men’s Health Month
Did you know June is Men’s Health Month? Here are some ways to get in the spirit, celebrate, improve your health, and prevent issues down the road!
Jurisdiction in Divorce and Why it Matters
While any number of factors go into pursuing a divorce, there’s much more to deal with when it comes to who has jurisdiction.
Finding the Best Attorney For Your Divorce
Every case is different and the unique facts of your case will impact the outcome. So how do you find the best San Diego divorce attorney is for you?
Divorcing a Spouse Who’s M.I.A.
Divorce is tricky business in the best circumstances, but what if you can’t locate your spouse? How do you divorce someone you can’t find?
Can I Get A Divorce Online?
Divorce Online In California? While some states do allow you to file for divorce online, the short answer, at least as far as California goes, is no.
7 Tips on Conflict In Divorce
Emotions are high and tempers can flare, but that’s no reason to lose control. Here are some tips to help avoid or lessen conflict after your divorce.
7 Things To Do Before Starting A Divorce
Divorce can be a highly emotional time, one full of pressure and tension, and being prepared helps make sure nothing gets lost along the way.
Zoom Breakups Rise During Quarantine
Everyone is on Zoom right now. It’s a useful tool for staying connected right now, but there’s also been a rise in Zoom-based breakups during quarantine.
Should I Mediate?
Mediation is a tool many divorce couples use when ending their marriage. It’s not right in every case, but it may help you come to a beneficial agreement.
Can I Buy A House During A Divorce?
You may need a new place to live after ending your marriage, but it may not be the right time to buy a house during a divorce.
Building a Custody Case Against an Abusive Spouse
Domestic abuse is an unfortunate reality for many people. All too often kids get caught in the crossfire. But one question that so often comes up is how do I build a custody case against an abusive spouse?
Concerns When You Divorce A Narcissist
Being in a relationship with a person with an NPD is difficult. And if want to divorce a narcissist, you may be in for a turbulent ride.
Divorce And The Coronavirus
In the last few weeks there have already been significant changes that affect the Divorce and Family Law process. With temporary court closures, it means our efforts now focus on alternative methods of dispute resolution such as Mediation, or binding Arbitration.
Should I Get Divorced?
Contemplating divorce leaves many people overwhelmed, but there are many factors to consider when deciding if you should get divorced.
3 Common Divorce Questions
Divorce can be a confusing time. It’s full of uncertainty and ambiguity. You probably have a ton of questions.
Rebuilding Finances Post-Divorce
During a divorce you lose assets you likely need to replace. Rebuilding your finances post-divorce should be a huge priority.
Do I Have a Claim to the House If I’m Not On the Loan?
The fact that you were married and you purchased this home while married, it doesn’t matter that your name isn’t on the loan. The question comes down to, was there a significant down payment? And if so, did that come from community property or separate property?
How Video Games Impact Divorce
For many, video games offer a way to kill time and decompress from the pressures of the day. But what happens to a marriage when escape becomes addiction?
Dividing Military Pensions During Divorce
Military service complicates many relationships. It also complicates the divorce process. One area that often gets twisted is military pensions.
Divorce, Child Custody, And Military Service
Divorce, child custody, and child support battles can boil over into heated, contentious affairs, but military service often complicates matters further.
Is Summary Dissolution Right for You?
Summary dissolution presents a solution in the case of short marriages with few complications where the spouses are on the same page.
A House Divided: Divorce When You Work From Home
Splitting up a house in divorce can get tricky in the best of times, but what if one party depends on the shared home for a big part of their income?
Sesame Street Talks About Divorce
The conversation around divorce can be challenging because younger children don’t have the emotional vocabulary to express their feelings.
Dealing With Divorce and Depression
Depression is a serious issue for many following divorce, but how you cope and move forward has a major impact on your present and your future.
Holiday Help for Divorced Dads
For men that are going through a divorce, it’s never too early to get holiday help and make a plan for the coming festivities.
6 Divorce Trends
Views on marriage and divorce reflect the surrounding society, which is in constant flux. With differing social mores come various divorce trends.
Can I Reuse A Divorce Decree?
If you marry a person, divorce them, marry that person again, and divorce them a second time, can you reuse the same divorce decree?
She Won’t Give Me My Stuff Back
It’s been over a year since we divorced, and I still have belongings in the home and I can’t get them out. What are my options?
Divorce and Dividing a Professional Degree
Tangible assets like the house, cars, and savings accounts don’t come as a surprise, it can be a shock when assets like a professional degree is included.
Divorce Lessons from the Gridiron
There are many divorce lessons to be learned from football– a strong defense is sometimes a great offense and having the right team is essential.
How Much Does Divorce Impact Children?
The effects of divorce on children is often the first consideration of parents considering divorce. Here we explore “how does divorce impact children?”
Are Pets Considered Assets In Divorce?
Pets are treated as an asset in divorce. You may both love the pet equally, but you need to deal with that on your own as the court views it as a ‘thing’.
How Do You Get Divorced In California?
What are the steps to getting a divorce in California? We take a look at the forms to fill out and the process of filing them.
Did My Wife File for Divorce?
Sometimes divorce comes out of nowhere. Especially if you live apart. We hear the question often: How can I find out if my wife filed for divorce?
Avoiding Foreclosure If Your Ex Won’t Sell Your Home
When an ex refuses to sell a home, a number of issues large. But what can you do? How can you protect yourself against foreclosure in divorce?
My Ex Won’t Sign the Divorce Papers
An obstinate ex can cause a plethora of challenges during the divorce process, but what happens if she is refusing to sign?
Why Does Divorce Take So Long?
The short answer is that there’s a lot to deal with when dissolving a marriage. As usual, the full answer is much longer.
If I Leave the House, Do I Lose My Equity?
This is a complicated situation that encompasses domestic violence, home equity, and what to do if you can’t go to the authorities.
How Is Debt Divided During Divorce?
The most important thing to remember about debt and divorce is that neither credit card companies or lenders ARE NOT bound by divorce agreements. The court doesn’t focus on who accrued the debt. Who’s Responsible For What Debt During Divorce? The court doesn’t focus on the name on the card …
Pro Se: A Closer Look At DIY Divorce
Do-it-Yourself divorce has never been more accessible than it is now. But just because you can, doesn’t always mean you should.
What Is In A Divorce Decree?
A “divorce decree” simply refers to the court’s final ruling and judgment order that makes the termination of a marriage official.
7 Simple Steps To Divorce
Step 1: File petition. 2: Serve spouse. 3: Respond to summons. 4: Discovery. 5: Temporary orders. 6: Settlement /negotiation. 7: Sign and file final papers.
Secrets of a Successful Second Marriage
All the issues, problems, and hiccups we had the first time, we know to avoid them the second time around, don’t we?
Does Ex Have Access To Future Disability Money?
When it comes to divorce, dividing up assets forms a big piece of the puzzle. This includes, potentially, Social Security disability payments.
Recourse For A Mistake On a Divorce Decree?
Divorce decrees are complicated legal documents and like most court orders, they’re hard to change. But what if there’s a mistake? Can you fix it?
Divorce Vs Annulment
There are two options to end a marriage. Divorce or annulment. Divorce is by far the more common choice because qualifying for an annulment is not easy.
Divorce Capital Of California
Everyone knows the capital of California is Sacramento, but that’s not the only one. Now we know which city is the divorce capital of the Golden State.
Tips To Fill Out An NCAA Tournament Bracket
Filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket and entering half a dozen pools is practically an American tradition. But filling out a bracket is also a daunting task. Some fans religiously pore over every word Joe Lunardi utters, track quadrant one wins, and keep tabs on conference tournament play. And after …
Gift or Inheritance? And Why That Matters
Is it a gift or inheritance? Does it matter? That’s a question we hear often during divorce proceedings. The answer may impact how the courts view certain assets and thus how they are divided. It’s easy to see why this is important information to have. Rick Jones, one of our …
How Are Pensions Divided During Divorce?
Pensions are less and less common these days as fewer companies offer them to employees, but they do still show up during divorce. The attached question usually runs along the lines of, “I worked my whole life, can my ex really take part of my retirement in the divorce?” The …
“What If I Disagree With My Divorce Attorney?”
In general, it’s a good idea to have representation during divorce. That said, it’s also important to trust your divorce attorney. But what happens if you don’t? What can you do if you disagree with your lawyer? Rick Jones, one of our founding partners, regularly appears on the Danny Bonaduce …
“We’ve been married 40 years, will this divorce get complicated?”
“Been married 40 years, what’s the best way to divorce? I don’t want to mistreat my wife, but I don’t want to get screwed on spousal support either.”
How The Tax Plan Changed Spousal Support: Updated
The massive tax plan that Congress passed in 2018 is going to have a wide-reaching impact, including on divorce and spousal support.
How Are Assets Split in California?
There are two ways that assets and debts are divided in the US. Forty-one states use equitable distribution and the rest use community property. California practices community property.
Arbitration Or Court: Which Is Better?
When you think of divorce, you probably picture court. But that’s not the only way to end a marriage. Arbitration is another option, but is it best for you?
How Much Does a Divorce Cost In CA?
This is one of the most common questions we hear. Often people are frustrated when we answer, “That depends”, but it does. Unfortunately, divorce can be a complex issue with a plethora of factors that will drastically affect the cost—making it difficult to estimate the final expense. Average Cost of …
Divorce When You Can’t Find Your Spouse
You probably know how complicated divorce can become. But what if you can’t find your spouse? What recourse do you have in divorce if your spouse is MIA?
“If we never married, what happens to the house?”
A couple can buy a house together without being married, but what does that mean if they break up? What are you entitled to and what are your rights?
I Work, She Doesn’t: Do I Have to Pay Her Legal Fees?
“So my wife is filing for divorce, I work, she doesn’t. Her lawyer is telling her that I have to pay all the legal fees. Is that true?”
5 Scary Divorce Facts You Should Know
You have a great deal to consider when ending a marriage, and not to pile on, but there are a handful of scary divorce facts to be aware of.
Child Custody When There’s No Marriage Certificate
Ending a marriage is tricky business. But how can you divorce if there was never any marriage certificate filed in the first place?
My Ex Was Ordered to Sell Our House But Hasn’t, What Can I Do?
What can you do if your ex doesn’t cooperate with the court-ordered divorce decree? The good news is that you have options.
If I File For Divorce First, Do I Have An Advantage?
“I’ve been told several times that whoever files first in a divorce has the upper hand, the distinct advantage, is that true?”
No Kids & No Property: Do We Need A Divorce?
Founder parter Rick Jones answers the question, “I got a wife, no kids, no property, do I need to get a divorce or can we just live separately?”
“If I Don’t Have a Will Can My Ex Get Everything?”
“I just heard that if I die tomorrow, my ex can sue my estate for everything in the name of supporting my child. Is this true?”
Child Endangerment: What Can You Do?
The most vulnerable members of society, it’s tragic when parents don’t care for children. If you encounter a case of child endangerment, what can you do?
I Can’t Afford A Divorce Attorney, But My Wife Has One
Going up against a divorce attorney without your own representation puts you at a serious disadvantage. Our founder explains why.
How long until a spouse qualifies for your pension during marriage?
Retirement benefits like pensions often play a huge part in divorce settlements. But how long do you have to stay married until they kick in?
What’s My Ex Entitled To In Divorce?
What’s the difference between separate and community property? How do you determine who is entitled to when it comes to divorce?
Should I Move Out During Divorce?
Leaving the marital home without having a strategy in place, can create a significant disadvantage throughout the rest of the divorce process.
“My Ex Wife Convinced The Court I Can’t Be Found.”
Divorce gets complicated in the best of times even when spouses have open lines of communication. But what happens when one spouse goes MIA?
She Wants to Move My Kid Out Of State
If it’s only you, relocating after divorce is relatively simple. However, when there are children and custody issued invovled, things become more complex.
When I Want a Divorce But She Refuses To Talk To Me
Divorce is difficult and complicated in the best of times. It requires back and forth communication. But what if your spouse refuses to talk to you?
Ballpark. What’s This Divorce Gonna Cost Me?
This probably doesn’t come as a shock to you, but divorce is expensive. One of the most common questions we hear is: how much does divorce cost?
Spying, Destruction of Property, and Restraining Orders: An Epic Divorce Saga
Your divorce may be crazy and contentious, but be glad you’re not stuck in the middle of this firestorm. It could be so, so much worse.
Divorce Or Legal Separation?
While divorce is the most common way to end a marital relationship, it’s not the only one. In some cases, legal separation may be an option.
Do Long Commutes Lead To Divorce? [Infographic]
No one likes to sit in traffic, but can a long commute actually contribute to divorce? One new study looks to answer this question.
Should I Hire A Divorce Lawyer?
Do I need to hire a lawyer? That’s a question no one really ever wants to ask themselves. But how you answer is hugely important.
High Asset Divorce: 5 Costly Mistakes
Every divorce has a lot at stake, but high asset divorce presents its own unique problems. Here are some costly common mistakes people make.
Should I File For Bankruptcy Or Divorce First?
Bankruptcy impacts every facet of your life. Your marriage feels the brunt, and so does the process of ending it. Does bankruptcy change divorce?
How Complicated Can Divorce Get?
Divorce gets complicated. But just how twisted? One celebrity split may illustrate how tangled things can get, even in the best of circumstances.
5 Gray Divorce Retirement Mistakes
Gray divorce is one of the fastest-growing divorce demographics. But it also comes with specific concerns. Here’s what you need to know.
Unexpected Smoking Hazard [Infographic]
We all know smoking cigarettes comes with certain health risks, but does it also carry risks to your marriage? The answer might surprise you.
Goldberg Jones Bracket Challenge
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: March Madness! Join us for our NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge. The winner walks away with a fabulous prize!
Digital Snooping And Divorce
Paranoia and spying are nothing new in relationships. But the tools have changed. Digital snooping continues to have an impact on divorce and the aftermath.
Bitcoin And Divorce
If you pay attention to the news, you’ve probably noticed bitcoin. It’s also become a point of contention during divorce. Here’s what you need to know.
Moore Marsden, Shared Homes, And Divorce
For most of us, a house is the biggest purchase we make. What happens if we own a home, marry, then divorce? That’s where Moore Marsden comes in.
What is Legal Separation in CA?
There is a pervasive misconception that a legal separation is the first step in getting divorced. While legal separation can be part of the divorce process, it is not a requirement for dissolving a marriage. What Is A Legal Separation? A legal separation is a formal and legally binding agreement …
Fascinating Remarriage Statistics
Roughly half of marriages end in divorce, and because of that, an increasing number of marriages have become remarriages.
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