As a Californian couple with children, you may be facing more hurdles than childless couples when it comes to dealing with a divorce. We at the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn are here to help as you traverse this difficult time.Depending on whether your divorce is...
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EX-WIFE ENTITLED TO HALF OF LOTTERY WINNINGS
Dividing California property and assets between divorcing spouses can be a complex matter. This is especially true if one of the spouses comes into a large sum of money after the couple separates but before the divorce is final. A Michigan man found that out to his...
YOUR HOME OPTIONS IN A DIVORCE: BUYOUT, SHARE OR SELL
For divorcing spouses in California, a family home can be one of the biggest assets to address during negotiations. A home also elicits a great deal of emotion as much of a couple's life together is associated with their house, especially if they have raised children...
HOW CAN THE HAGUE CONVENTION HELP YOU GET YOUR KIDS BACK?
If you are a divorced California parent whose children's other parent hails from a foreign country, you probably feel somewhat apprehensive every time (s)he takes your kids to that country for a visit. What if (s)he fails to return them to you?Unfortunately, this type...
UNDERSTANDING THE GRAY DIVORCE PHENOMENON
Many people believe that once a couple has been married for an extended period of time, it is very unlikely that they will part. Through years of being together, they discovered how to handle marriage situations that may arise. However, even couples who have been...
DON’T LET DIVORCE INTRODUCE THESE NEGATIVE COPING METHODS
The decision to divorce is typically emotionally-charged. These strong feelings can make an already difficult process even more challenging. It's important to learn to work past upset feelings to make rational decisions during proceedings.Here are a few examples of...
WHAT ESTATE PLANNING UPDATES SHOULD YOU CONSIDER DURING DIVORCE?
Your life changes significantly during divorce, and you need your estate plan to keep up. The planning that worked during your marriage will probably not make sense now. If you are going through divorce in California, now is the time to decide the estate planning...
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO ANSWER A DIVORCE PETITION
Because California is a no-fault divorce state, either you or your spouse can decide to dissolve the marriage at any time, for any reason or for no reason. Your spouse does not need to gain your consent to petition for divorce, nor does he or she necessarily even need...
What can I spend child support on?
As a divorced California parent, your children’s other parent likely pays you child support every month. But what can you spend that money on?FindLaw explains that since the whole purpose of child support is to provide your children with the same standard of living...
Rebuilding trust after a tough divorce
We know how draining divorce can be, not only from a financial point of view but also in terms of your finances and your emotions. For some people, a marriage falling apart can make it very hard for them to trust others. For example, those who were cheated on by their...