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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

Dividing Debt in a California Divorce

Divorcing can affect every aspect of your life, including your assets and finances. During property division in a California divorce, the divorcing couple must also divide their debts. However, determining the nature of debt and how to achieve equitable debt division can pose different complexities. An experienced California family law attorney can help you understand debt division and make informed decisions.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

I Think My Spouse Has Hidden Assets

You’re in the process of divorce, and the two of you are facing what is called division of property or division of assets. In other words, this is the point where it is decided who gets what. This can be accomplished amicably between the two of you in an uncontested divorce or fought over in court in a contested divorce.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

Considerations When Divorcing Later in Life

Divorce is quite common in California, but it is not limited to younger couples alone. When older couples file for divorce later in life, the whole process can be emotional, yet liberating.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

Divorce vs. Legal Separation

If there is a breakdown in your marriage, legal separation or divorce are among the available options to end the matrimony union. In California, seeking a court decree of legal separation allows you and your spouse to live separately while remaining legally married.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

Will Cheating Affect My Divorce Case?

When married individuals are unhappy in their marriage, they are more likely to end up having an affair. But can cheating affect your divorce case in California?
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

Common Misconceptions About Divorce & Family Law

Family changes can often seem intimidating. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the divorce rate in California is 9.4. Whether you are going through a divorce, figuring out child custody, or navigating other legal issues with family — knowing what to expect as you move forward can always simplify the process.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

California Divorce Steps

Appearing on the long list of things affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is divorce. While people were confined to their homes with their phones and laptops, it was a good time to research the steps involved in the California divorce process.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

If We Get a Divorce, Do I Have to Move Out?

Going through a divorce is often an emotional and difficult experience for everyone involved. During the divorce process, issues of property division often arise, and the subject of establishing living arrangements or vacating the marital home must be addressed.
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Shelly Jean John, Attorney at Law

DIY Child Support Arrangements

California employs a process for agreeable couples to handle their own divorces, including child support arrangements, without hiring a family law attorney. Although the process is structured for DIYers, it isn’t always easy to navigate.
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