You’d like to earn 5% at the bank. Ain’t gonna happen, at least not immediately. Interest rates are stuck near zero, and if you are nearing retirement age and going through a divorce, you need …
Separate Yourself Financially From Your Ex Spouse
1. Don’t bank where your ex-spouse banks. I remember receiving a phone call from an ex-husband who told me that his ex-wife was accessing his separate banking information through a friendly bank …
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Follow The Money
“My spouse is hiding income!” My spouse earns cash under the table.” I hear these allegations often in my family law practice. If your spouse is self-employed, or is able to earn …
Don’t Bring Your New Spouse Or Significant Other To Court
There is no “Bring Your New Spouse Or Significant Other To Court” day. Unless they are going to be a witness, there is usually no good reason for your new spouse or significant other to be with …
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California Divorce Myths – Part One
I’ve placed the myth in italics and the reality follows. 1. I am automatically divorced 6 months after I file for divorce. No. 2. I am legally separated once I …
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Disclosure Requirements, Part Two.
Parties going through a divorce in California have a duty to disclose all of their assets and debts. California has created a form that assists you in disclosing your assets and debts. It …
