For most of us, buying a house is the biggest purchase we ever make. So when it comes to divorce, it’s no surprise it’s often one of the primary assets to divide. But how does divorce impact things like home loans? If you end your marriage, are you still on …
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 …
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 pension in the divorce?” The …
I’m paying back-child support on a child that isn’t biologically mine. How am I still on the hook for this money?
Money often becomes a huge issue following divorce, especially when it comes to spousal support. And like most court orders, once in place, it’s difficult to modify alimony. That said, some people take it upon themselves to change things up, which isn’t always a great idea. Rick Jones, one of …
Marriage means intertwining two lives. When a marriage end, divorce is the process of untangling them. Part of that means dividing up any shared assets you amass together. Another unfortunate part is splitting up any shared debt. That can be a big financial blow. But what happens if you live …
UPDATED: “In this world nothing is certain, except death and taxes.” So goes the familiar saying often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Now that it’s 2019, many of us have started thinking about our taxes. Isn’t that fun? With that in mind, we want to remind you of the tax changes that arrived …
Buying a house is a huge investment. For most people, it’s the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. Because of this value, in divorce, it’s also usually the most significant asset to divide. But what if you were never married? How does that change things? One of our founding partners, Rick …
This probably comes as no surprise, but college costs quite bit. Student loan debt can be a huge lingering burden to young people trying to move forward and start their lives. As parents, not all of us are in the position to help financially. But if we can, it benefits …
When it comes time to divorce, splitting up assets and property forms a huge part of the process. California is a community property state, which means the courts generally view anything acquired during a marriage as belonging to both spouses. This then informs how they go about the division of …
After a breakup or divorce, if you have children, you have rights as a parent. The exception being, if one parent presents a danger to the child. That said, it’s not always easy to protect these rights. This is why parenting plans are so important. Even in amicable splits where …
For most people, a house is the biggest purchase we ever make. And it’s so much more than just a possession. It’s a home, it’s where we build a life, where our kids grow up. Because it’s so valuable, it’s also often a key asset in divorce. But what about …
The old saying goes, possession is nine-tenths of the law. That’s not exactly a legally binding statue, but the underlying idea often plays a role. One situation we see frequently involves engagement rings. One of our founding partners, Rick Jones, makes regular appearances on the Danny Bonaduce and Sarah Morning …
When a divorce involves minor children, it usually includes child support. These payments from one spouse to the other cover the costs of food, shelter, medical care, and other regular necessities for your kids. While the cost can be taxing for the paying parent, they’re hugely important for sustaining your …
Child support tends to get tricky. There’s a formula involved, but it accounts for many factors. Of course, the income of both parents, as well as level of need, figure prominently into the final amount. Like most court orders, once in place, child support is difficult to modify, though it …