Much to the surprise of many divorcing couples, most credit card debt (and other unsecured debts such as income taxes) incurred during marriage is a community obligation, for which both parties are equally responsible.  This can be one of the most contentious areas of a divorce, full of ... read more...

Free or Affordable Assistance The 10 Most Common DIY Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them   If you are thinking about getting divorced, you may want an attorney’s assistance but think you cannot afford it.  However, there are a number of options for free or affordable attorney ... read more...

If you are doing your own divorce, you can purchase all the necessary forms at the courthouse for a nominal fee or download the forms for free off the Internet. This may be particularly appealing if the situation is amicable. However, in an effort to safeguard divorcing parties, the California ... read more...

Do you want to keep the family house and/or car? Often when spouses resolve their divorce issues on their own, they have one party keep an asset, such as a house or car, and have the other party responsible for paying the loan thereon. For example, a wife may want to stay in the family […] read more...

Who you know who is considering getting divorced? In any event, if you are close enough for them to confide in you, you probably care a great deal about their wellbeing. Over my fifteen-plus years of experience as a divorce attorney, I have seen several common pitfalls that many divorcing ... read more...