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The Common Mistakes of Divorce

A lot of divorce cases start with hotly-contested issues; however, approximately 95% of divorce cases actually settle. The quicker that you and your ex-spouse can separate your feelings about the divorce from what you both know is fair, the smoother … Continue reading

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Advice for Successful Shared Parenting Arrangements After Divorce

As a parent going through a divorce, it will be virtually impossible for you to know when a particular subject might arise or what type of parenting issues will come up to disrupt the divorce process. However, one thing is … Continue reading

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Estimating Expenses When Developing a Budget During Divorce

Creating a budget is a crucial part of the valuation of a marital estate and dissolving a marriage. Accordingly, both parties and their Los Angeles family law attorneys should develop one (or more) budgets. The budget should consist of historical, … Continue reading

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Divorce: The Documentation Needed for an Investigation of Hidden Assets

In general, investigators who work on divorce cases or the lawyers who handle divorces will need certain documentation prior to starting an investigation into a person’s hidden assets.  This documentation can include things such as the financial disclosures and tax … Continue reading

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Divorce: Things to Look For When Reviewing Credit Card Records

The records that are related to credit card transactions can be quite voluminous, and just the thought of having to look through all of them can be overwhelming.  However, as any experienced Los Angeles family law lawyer  will advise you, … Continue reading

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Divorce: Protecting the Children

Unfortunately, the children of divorce are often considered to be just another detail that has to be ironed out along with the rest of the details. However, the children should be first and foremost on the minds of the parents … Continue reading

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Divorce: The Documentation Needed for an Investigation of Hidden Assets

In general, investigators who work on divorce cases or the lawyers who handle divorces will need certain documentation prior to starting an investigation into a person’s hidden assets.  This documentation can include things such as the financial disclosures and tax … Continue reading

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The Disposition of Assets in a Divorce

The disposition of assets does not always have to be handled in a formal court setting. It is possible for the parties to make the determination of whether or not an asset is part of the marital estate by means … Continue reading

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Divorce: What Assets Are Part of the Marital Estate?

When attempting to assess the marital estate, its evaluation should include a complete and detailed listing of all assets and liabilities.  Using such an approach will avoid the possibility of one party claiming that certain items were improperly excluded from … Continue reading

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After the Divorce: What Happens to Unsecured Debt?

Unsecured debt is any amount of money that is owed to another party that is not guaranteed by an interest in any asset. Unsecured creditors, such as merchants and credit card companies, bear a tremendous risk, because they merely rely … Continue reading

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