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Not all marriages have happy fairy tale endings. Some married couples may not be able to make their marriage work. They may need to end it and move on. In California, a married couple can end their marital relationship in one of two ways: divorce or legal separation. A legal separation is a legal action …

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A divorce can be stressful in and of itself. But it can get even more stressful and emotionally driven if your spouse dies before your divorces is finalized. You may have many questions, such as will the divorce continue; what happens to your marital assets; what happens to your communal debts; and do you have …

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One of the most important things that need to take place in order for a divorce to proceed smoothly and peacefully is conflict resolution. With emotions running at their highest level, the chances of getting into arguments over every little issue are pretty good. If you decide that your marriage has come to an end, …

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For the most part, court orders issued by a family court during the divorce process are not written in stone. This means that if after your divorce is finalized you realize that you are in need of a modification to one or more of your existing court order, you may be able to receive temporary …

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Most divorce proceedings can be stressful and emotional for both spouses and their children. It may be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But, good or bad, it will finish. The day will come when your divorce is final and all terms have been agreed upon by both you and …

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A prenuptial agreement is an important tool that some couples use if they are thinking of getting married. Prenups can help establish each spouse’s financial rights in the event of a divorce, including protecting a family business or securing personal assets. However, in order for a prenuptial agreement to be effective, it must be valid. …

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A divorce can be a long, drawn out battle, especially if it involves children and custody issues. One major concern that comes up in situations where child custody is at issue, is where one parent has some sort of relationship to drugs and/or drug abuse.  A common question in these types of cases is whether …

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One major part of a California divorce is the division of all properties that was acquired by either spouse. In California, all assets that the spouses acquire while they are married are presumed to be community property. All other property acquired by a spouse before marriage, during the marriage by gift or after separation is …

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