Blog Posts in March, 2014

Gathering Financial Information for Your Divorce

Your Pasadena divorce lawyer needs to have a full picture of your finances in order to help you negotiate a fair settlement. When you file for divorce, your attorney will ask to see bank account statements, credit card statements, retirement account statements, mortgage documents, auto loan documents, income tax returns, and pay stubs or records from any business that you might own. If you’re a ...

Gathering Financial Information for Your Divorce

Your Pasadena divorce lawyer needs to have a full picture of your finances in order to help you negotiate a fair settlement. When you file for divorce, your attorney will ask to see bank account statements, credit card statements, retirement account statements, mortgage documents, auto loan documents, income tax returns, and pay stubs or records from any business that you might own. If you’re a ...

What to Do If Your Spouse Doesn't Want a Divorce

Pasadena divorce law does not require your spouse to give consent to get a divorce. You can legally end your marriage with or without your spouse's consent. California is a no-fault divorce state, so the law does not force two adults to remain legally married if one person is unhappy with the union. You’ll receive a default judgment if your spouse does not respond to your petition or otherwise ...

What Is a Marvin Claim?

Pasadena family law lawyers want you to know that you don't necessarily need to be legally married in order to receive financial support from your partner. Filing a Marvin claim can result in the court awarding what is often called “palimony” to an unmarried person after his or her relationship has ended. A Marvin claim gets its name from a 1976 California Supreme Court decision known as Marvin v. ...

How to Divorce Proof Your Business

Small business owners should be concerned about the potential effect a divorce in Pasadena could have on their business. If you’ve spent several decades building a successful company, the last thing you want to do is be required to turn over 50% of your business assets to your spouse. The best step you can take as a business owner is to have a prenuptial agreement that clearly states that you wish ...

How to Enforce an Alimony Order

If you were a stay at home parent or limited your work hours in order to let your spouse advance in his or her career, alimony payments can be an essential tool to help you get back on your feet after a Pasadena divorce . Unfortunately, being awarded alimony as part of your divorce settlement doesn’t guarantee that you'll receive the money you are entitled to. Failing to make alimony payments ...

Getting a Divorce While Your Spouse Is Deployed

Military service takes a great toll on families. Not everyone is cut out for the challenge of maintaining a long distance relationship, which is why Pasadena family law firms often see a lot of military families interested in filing for divorce. There are counselors available at most military bases to help the spouses of active duty military personnel deal with the stress of deployment. If you’re ...

Can I Be Held Liable for My Spouse's Debt?

Pasadena divorce laws require both assets and debt to be divided when a couple wishes to end their marriage. Many people fail to realize that debt can sometimes be considered a joint debt even if only one spouse signed the application. If both you and your spouse signed the original loan application, there is no question that you both are liable for the debt. If you did not sign the loan ...