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Apr
Postnuptial agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements, but, as the name implies, they are formed after you get married instead of before. There are many things you might learn about your spouse, about each other’s finances, and about various aspects of your marital rela...
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Apr
A postnuptial agreement is a good way to set up the outcome of a potential divorce case ahead of time. These agreements give you greater control over your assets and how your divorce will proceed instead of relying on the court’s decisions. When you form a postnuptial agreeme...
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Apr
Divorce and legal separation are some of the options to end your relationship in California. Many people look to divorce to completely end their marriage and fully sever their ties to their spouse, but many other couples use legal separation instead or as a temporary measure...
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Apr
When you and your spouse are legally separated, it accomplishes many of the same goals as divorce and you become independent people in many ways. Primarily, legal separation creates legal independence since it does not grant other types of independence while you are still off...
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Apr
Relationships can become very difficult if one of the spouses cheated on the other. In many cases, adultery could even end the relationship. Historically, victims of adultery had the right to take legal action against their spouse and the person that their spouse cheated on t...
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Apr
California is one of 9 “community property states” in the U. S. In these states, courts handle asset division in divorce cases by splitting all shared property equally, which generally means a strict 50/50 split. The Ventura, CA divorce lawyers at the Law Offices of...
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Apr
Many couples use prenuptial agreements for many different reasons. These agreements could be used to make sure that you leave the marriage with your individual property intact or to make sure you keep ownership of your investments or business interests. One other common use o...
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Apr
In many states, lawmakers set limits on who can get divorced and when you can file for divorce. In those states, many couples choose to go through a trial separation period before getting divorced. In California, there is a waiting period to ensure that no one enters into a di...
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Apr
When you’re in the middle of a divorce case, a lot of things in your life can seem up in the air. The question of where you will live and what will happen to your house is generally one of the biggest concerns people face. If you will be living apart, finding a new place to c...
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Apr
Spousal support – a. k. a. “alimony” – is traditionally paid to wives after a divorce to give them ongoing financial support. This practice is something that was more commonplace in the past when families primarily had one spouse who worked and one who stayed home to care for t...
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Apr
In California, spousal support (also known as “alimony”) is used to help spouses continue to get the financial support they need after a divorce. If you are seeking a divorce and think that you might need ongoing financial support after the divorce is finalized – or during th...
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Apr
After a divorce, many spouses claim alimony to help support them. Especially if the marriage was very long or the spouse has increased medical costs from a disability or old age, the court may consider alimony necessary. While some states may consider unfaithfulness in their ...
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