Going through divorce is difficult. Going through divorce and bankruptcy can be even more complicated and anxiety-driven. If you are legally separated or in the process of filing for divorce while going through bankruptcy, you have the option of separating your cases into two so that you and your spouse can do what you want …

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Almost no divorce is clean. Unfortunately, when married couples decide to end their marriage, there will invariably be some resentment, hatred, or other type of dilemma that negatively impacts the divorce process. We all have heard divorce horror stories, ranging from simple divorces that turn into knock-down fights to bank accounts being foolishly drained and …

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An annulment is a legal proceeding that, once complete, declares a marriage null and void. After an annulment, it is like your marriage or domestic partnership never happened because it was not legal in the first place. If you want to pursue an annulment, you should immediately consult with a Central Valley annulment attorney to …

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Some divorce proceedings can be complicated and highly technical, especially those involving highly compensated business executives or professionals. These types of divorce filings require the attention of an experienced Central Valley executive divorce attorney who understands the unique issues and special concerns central to high income and asset cases. Dealing with Prenuptial Agreements in Executive …

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California may have been ahead of the national curve when it came to making same-sex marriages legal. But the Supreme Court ruling in 2015 that deemed the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couple absolutely changed lives throughout the U.S. alike. The ruling has also impacted divorces, in making the basics essentially the …

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There is never a right or wrong time to get divorced. There are many reasons why couples pursue a divorce, and they are unique to each marriage. While some couples have clear cut boundaries for what constitutes grounds for a divorce – like cheating or criminal behavior – for others, there comes a time when …

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Many people think there is no difference between a divorce and an annulment and that the concepts are the same and interchangeable. But this is not the case. There are many differences between the two. A divorce ends a valid existing marriage. On the other hand, an annulment is issued when it is proven that …

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The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, was declared a worldwide pandemic on March 11, 220. Since then, schools have shut down, restaurants and movie theaters have closed, and millions of Americans are either working from home or not working at all. Needless to say, the outbreak has impacted all aspects of our lives. Family …

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