Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many aspects of daily life, and the legal system is no exception. As technology advances, AI is beginning to play a growing role in the divorce process. While it won’t replace human judgment or emotional nuance, AI...
Divorce is a major life change, and one of the main questions a person can have is “How long will this take?” The answer can depend on several factors, including the nature of the divorce and even the level of cooperation between you and your partner. In some cases, a...
If you are about to get divorced, then it is essential to think carefully about what you spend on. Spending too much or spending on things that are not considered essential could cause you legal problems. Here is why "emotional spending" or other spending sprees...
California is a no-fault divorce state, which means you are not required to prove wrongdoing, such as domestic violence, to file for divorce. However, if your spouse was abusive towards you during the marriage, it can significantly impact certain aspects of the...
Leaving an abusive spouse is an incredibly brave step, but it can feel overwhelming and scary. You may be juggling feelings of fear, guilt and uncertainty while trying to figure out the way forward. However, it helps to know that you’re not alone. Many people have...
When determining whether one divorcing spouse has to pay spousal support (alimony) to the other (and if so, how much), California courts consider a number of factors for both of them. When it comes to financial considerations, income is very important, but so is...
If your spouse asks for a divorce, you may be worried about your financial future. For example, gray divorce is growing more common in the United States. Couples in their 50s and 60s are planning for retirement and getting closer to using those financial assets. But...
Divorce can be stressful because of the emotions that come with it, but there’s also the financial aspect of it. Many people don’t realize just how challenging it is to divide finances until they have to do it at the end of a marriage. It’s critical that anyone who’s...
Your spouse decides that they want to get a divorce. The two of you have been talking about it for a while, and you were hoping that you would stay together. But they finally come to you with the divorce petition and tell you that they are officially filing to end the...
When you look at marriage and divorce statistics, you’ll find that getting married at a younger age means that your odds of divorce are higher. For instance, those who get married in their teens have the highest divorce rate. It goes down by about 11% every year after...