Business assets can be divided in one of two ways during a divorce: the couples can reach an amicable arrangement, or the judge can make the decision on how the business assets and control are divided. The first choice is usually the better of the two, but it is not always possible for the spouses […]
It’s a difficult decision to come to, but filing for divorce in California when your marriage cannot survive is not the end of the world. It will be challenging to return to life as a single person, or become a single parent, but it can be done. You will need to rely on the emotional […]
The last year has taught us life can change in a snap. As time ticks, aspects of your life can morph and alter. This can especially happen after a divorce. After the bell tolls for the “Final Judgment of the Dissolution of Marriage,” people tend to believe you are stuck with the terms of the […]
No-fault legislation eliminates the need to accuse your spouse of wrongdoing to exist the marriage. There are many benefits to having a no-fault divorce. It can offer a quicker divorce as there is no need to explore who is to blame for the union’s dissolution. There tends to be less conflict, and therefore, less emotional […]
You took the plunge again. After your first marriage ended, you thought this time will be different. After all, you know more about what you want, and more importantly, what you don’t want, in a partner. Wiser and more confident, you stepped up to the altar and took those vows again. Except now, things have […]
If you are considering going through a divorce, then you are undoubtedly going through an incredibly tough time. Divorce is not easy for any party involved. However, you do have options when it comes to getting through this process. One of those options is working with a skilled Westlake Village divorce lawyer to help ensure […]
Just like getting married affects your entire estate, so does divorce. Chances are, a divorce is going to significantly affect your finances, which is why it should be commonplace for divorce attorneys to discuss the need for proper estate planning as well. The Westlake Village divorce attorneys at the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi […]
Going through a divorce or separation is not an easy process for anybody. While no one gets into a marriage thinking about getting separated, a divorce may be the best path forward for everybody involved. However, at what point in the separation process do you need to speak to a Westlake Village divorce attorney? Should […]
As COVID-19 continues to alter the lives of everybody in this country, most people are beginning to adjust to the new norm of living under stay at home orders. For many, this means spending much more time with spouses and children than before. While this may seem like a positive development, it may have a […]
There is no denying that money is often at the center of many divorce cases. Money issues could have been the reason for the divorce, or division of money could be at the center of a contested divorce. Right now, the stock market is erratic because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. At the Law Offices […]