Orange County Family Law Attorney
After your divorce, your credit score can go a long way toward making your transition a little easier or a lot more difficult. Your credit score will come into play if you want to refinance your home to get your ex-husband off the mortgage or if you want to rent an apartment after you’ve moved out. …
How to Improve Your Credit Score Before a Divorce and Why It’s ImportantRead More
If you are over the age of 50 and have decided that it’s time to "move on" from your marriage, you are not alone -- you are part of the gray divorce boom. Even as divorce rates across the United States decline, your age group is bucking the trend. Baby boomers are now divorcing at the highest rates …
Divorce after 50 affects your retirement plans significantly. It is the catalyst to a longer tenure at your job. In an ING U.S. study about marriage and money, divorced couples feel more unprepared financially for retirement than those couples who are married. On average, a divorced couple saves …
We thought it would be worthwhile to look at the millennial generation as it begins hitting its prime marriage (and divorce) years. How is this newest adult generation (born between 1982 and 1997) changing the landscape of marriage and divorce? Cohabitation Instead of Marriage According to the …
Dividing your assets during a divorce doesn’t have to be complicated. Maybe you’re willing to give your husband the dining room set as long as you get to keep the living room furniture. If you and your spouse own rental property, however, things can get a lot more complex. Do you keep properties …
What to Do About Your Rental Properties During a DivorceRead More
Divorces are complicated, and it’s easy to focus on making sure you get a piece of big assets, like the house, your investment accounts, and the vehicles. Don’t overlook the retirement accounts! Retirement accounts can represent a huge asset, but many spouses don’t think about them, especially if …
Don’t Overlook Your Spouse’s Retirement Plan During a Divorce – Understanding the QDRORead More
Your marriage may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you also have to lose your business. It’s not uncommon for spouses to demand ownership stakes in a business. Can you imagine having to work with your ex to make major business decisions or having him sell his share to a competitor? In a …
Divorce can put a major strain on finances. This is particularly true in Orange County, where the cost of living is high and the median home cost is over $700,000. Spousal support is often a significant issue in determining the well-being of both parties in a divorce -- the person paying support and …
Your husband may not be biologically related to your children, but he has been like a father to them throughout your marriage. In fact, he might be the only father they’ve ever known. Now that divorce is on the horizon, you may wonder if it is possible to get child support for your children from …
Will Your Ex-Husband Have to Pay Child Support for His Step-Children?Read More
Whether your divorce is a surprise or a long-expected event, there are certain steps you should take at the start of a divorce to protect yourself, your children, and your finances. This is not to say you should empty your bank account or home, but there are reasonable steps you should take to …
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