Private investigators (PIs) aren’t as commonly used by those considering divorce or in the midst of a divorce as they used to be. For one thing, with no-fault divorce now the norm, even if you have evidence that your spouse is cheating on you, it’s likely not going to...
If you and your spouse are looking into a divorce right now, one of the things you should know is that you are in a community property state. If you haven’t ever heard this term before, it can be confusing. Community property states believe that each person in a...
Divorce is one of the most draining experiences you can ever go through. Besides the emotional stress and pain, the financial implications of a divorce can also be taxing. Property division is usually one of the most contentious issues during the divorce process. It...
As we’ve discussed previously, your spouse can’t stop you from getting a divorce -- no matter how averse they are to the idea. You do, however, still have to go through the proper steps in the divorce process, and that means first making sure that your spouse is...
There are many cases in which two spouses do not agree on the decision to get divorced. One person wants to end the marriage and the other wants to stay together. They’re not making a joint decision, but the person who doesn’t want to split up usually understands that...
When you're a parent, ending a marriage means that you’re going to have to come up with a plan for the children you share with your spouse. In California, child custody disputes are often handled through mediation. This can be immensely helpful in diffusing...
In March’s issue of Contra Costa Lawyer magazine, Virginia Ekelund of Doyle Quane discusses the treatment of child support upon death of the payor. Virginia is a litigator with over thirty years of successful advocacy for her clients in State and Federal courts...
Forensic accountants are specialists who investigate where money has gone or where it is coming from. They specialize in tracking funds and unraveling cases where fraud may be present. A forensic accountant can help during a divorce, because they are able to look over...
Ending a marriage can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but when you’re dealing with a spouse that’s inclined to “go low” and play tricks, your divorce can quickly get complicated in ways that you’d never expect. One of the most underhand moves of all,...
Heritage Foundation data shows that an estimated one million children experience the consequences of their parents' divorce annually. The dissolution of their parents' marriages can affect them in many ways. If you're a parent going through a divorce, you need to...