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We’re Getting Divorced in California but Who Gets the Dog?

AB 2274, Quirk. Division of community property: pet animals.

3 Lessons to Learn from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ Divorce

3 Lessons to Learn from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ Divorce

It's Not About contempt... it's about what's best for the parties and children

CanLii Cited Case on Custody and how Judicial examination of facts can demonstrate an alternative to Contempt Motions

Let's Talk About: Filing For Divorce

There can be many reasons why a married couple would consider divorce, whether it be due to the actions or inactions of one of the spouses or whether both spouses agree to terminate the marriage. To file for divorce in South Carolina, the filing partner, or Plaintiff, must be a resident of the state for at least one year (However, when both spouses reside in the state, the Plaintiff must be a resident for three months).

A Divorce Timeline

A Divorce Timeline

How Long is Alimony Paid After a Divorce?

A common question during a divorce is, “How long is alimony paid after a divorce?”

4 Mistakes That Will Drive up the Cost of Your Divorce

Here are the 4 mistakes that lead to these costs and what you can do to avoid them.

LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION IN FAMILY LAW CASES IN CALIFORNIA

Limited scope representation in family law cases in California.

Divorce After 50

Although the U.S. divorce rate has been steadily decreasing for decades, it has increased dramatically for people over age 50. In fact, according to a Bowling Green State University study, the divorce rate for senior couples doubled between 1990 and 2010, and couples over age 50 now account for a full quarter of all divorces in the United States.

CALIFORNIA SUMMARY DISSOLUTION

The basics of summary dissolution in California.

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