My Spouse Filed for Legal Separation But I Want a Divorce – What Do I Do?
By Amanda Gordon, JD If your spouse has filed for Legal Separation, you may be wondering whether or not you need to complete the Legal Separation process or if you can still file for divorce. Collaborative Professionals in the Bay Area will tell their clients about...My Wife Had an Affair – And Now SHE Wants Spousal Support!
By Betsy Johnsen, JD Spousal support – sometimes called alimony – is based on many factors. In court a judge uses fourteen factors to determine how much money should be paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce. And the 14th factor is “other”! This means a judge...Do I Have to Disclose Everything in a Divorce?
By Ariel Sosna, JD In a California divorce, there are four basic steps if both spouses are taking part in the action. Step 1: filing and serving the Petition and Summons Step 2: filing and serving the Response (this is the only optional step) Step 3: completing the...Ten Financial Things to Talk About Before You Get Married
By Lissa Rapoport, JD Getting married is a wonderful time in a couple’s journey. People are happy, in love and ready to start a life together as a married couple. This is actually the best time to talk about your respective expectations around what being...Find a Professional
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