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Adultery is on the books in several states as a criminal act, but not in California, as of this post. So here is today’s question: does cheating on a spouse affect the terms of a couple’s divorce, specifically regarding alimony? The answer to that question, for...
One major aspect of every divorce is the subject of spousal support, which is also known as alimony. Certainly many discussions, negotiations, and yes, disagreements and arguments, may take place on this very subject. But not always. Many divorces are amicable, and in...
Before a divorce even comes before the court, there may be circumstances and issues that sometimes require temporary orders. After the case has been filed, you may proceed with filing the necessary paperwork to obtain orders for more immediate adjustments in such...
In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we discussed “legal separation”. Here in Part 2, we’ll talk about arrangements known as “separation agreements”. In California, separation agreements are option for couples that does not involve going to court, and often...
In California, a legal separation is not the same as a separation agreement. We’ll take an overview of what a legal separation is in this blog, and we’ll tackle the topic of California separation agreements in our next blog. When spouses or life partners reach a...
To quote a very famous line from the classic nineteenth-century novel Anna Karenina, “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Whether or not you are a fan of iconic Russian literature, you can recognize the truth in that...
In today’s post and a subsequent one, we’re going to talk about premarital and prenuptial agreements in California. The Uniformed Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) creates the scaffolding for prenuptial agreements. If you want to “dig deep” into the law, check out...
Here are three more “best practices” for setting up prenuptial agreements in California — designed to help you and your fiancé protect your rights and feel in control. 7. Separate out any child support/custody issues from other marriages. The new marital estate...
Dinnebier & Demmerle is proud to announce the release of their first podcast episode. Listen to it right here and learn more about the firm and pre-divorce planning. In this episode, you will hear about: Who Richard, Ken, and Dallas are; How Dinnebier &...