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After a major life event such as the birth of a child or a divorce, it is important to revisit your estate plan, including wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations. Too often, a former spouse will be left on inadvertently by the account owner. This naturally creates a problem upon death, when the former spouse receives…
DetailsAs some of our California readers may know, when it comes to child custody, fathers generally feel like they are getting the short end of the stick. The general feeling is that women are better suited as a primary caregiver, leaving little options for men. In reality, both sides typically see bias and the court will consider…
DetailsSaving time and money is one of the greatest benefits of meditation. For San Diego area couples starting a divorce, these are two of the most common concerns. Mediation is about the spouses coming together to form an agreement. This often helps spouses build a working relationship for the future, rather than arbitrating, litigating, and…
DetailsWhether a former spouse is eligible for benefits after a divorce from a servicemember spouse largely depends on the facts and circumstances of the case. The length of time the parties were married during the service may be the most important factor to consider. To retain full military benefits, a spouse must meet the “20/20/20 Rule.” So long…
DetailsWhen most people think about the recent recession, high unemployment rates and the near crash of the housing market usually come to mind. But few realize how far-reaching the recession actually was. Consider this: a married couple realizes that their marriage is failing. But the recession has forced money to become tight; and further still,…
DetailsMost people in San Diego probably think that childless married couples have it relatively easy when it comes to divorce. For these couples, their separation may result in a simple division of possessions before both parties go their separate ways. But with pets falling under the category of possessions, and considering both partners maintain an equal attachment to the…
DetailsAt some point in every divorce, the issue of how to divide the assets must be asked. This can be done by the parties or decided by the Judge and applies to possessions and furniture as well as intangible assets like bank accounts and retirements. Let’s start by posing a question that some of our readers…
DetailsPrenuptial agreements are gaining in popularity as worldly couples consider possible futures. This is particularly true in states such as California that follow community property laws. Community property laws generally will consider assets and debts acquired during the marriage as joint. This may include earnings and credit card debt as well as what we traditionally…
DetailsThe results of a recent study done by the RAND Corporation show that the military action going on in the Middle East may have a negative impact on the marriages of couples living in California if one or both of the individuals are in the military. Researchers determined that long deployments may increase the chances…
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