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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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

During a marriage dissolution, both spouses often outline how their children will be raised using the parenting plan.

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.

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.

According to a recent study from Census.gov, more than 22 million individuals under the age of 21 in the United States live with a custodial parent while the other parent resides elsewhere. Less than one-half of the custodial parents receive child support either through a legal agreement or an informal child support arrangement.