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Posted on Apr 9, 2019 By Arnold Law Group, APC
Filing for divorce can be an incredibly challenging legal experience. Of course, this legal journey can become even more complicated if you’re in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. In most ...
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Posted on Mar 29, 2019 By Arnold Law Group, APC
In California, “joint legal custody” means that both parents have a say in any decisions relating to their child’s health, education, and general welfare. However, many parents ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2019 By Arnold Law Group, APC
The court reviews several factors before allowing a divorce to proceed. Before spouses can part ways, the judge has a legal obligation to make sure their children will be properly cared for. The ...
Continue reading "Assembly Bill 1498: CA's New Child Support Evader Law" »
Posted on Feb 28, 2019 By Arnold Law Group, APC
To many Californians, pets are more than just a cute face to come home to at night. The animals in our lives are important family members who serve as our constant and loving companions. In fact, we ...
Continue reading "AB 2274: Pets Are Family Members, Not Property" »
Posted on Feb 15, 2019 By Arnold Law Group, APC
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QRDO, is a court order that specifies how retirement funds are to be distributed during the divorce process. Many people forget that retirement funds are part ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2019 By Arnold Law Group, APC
According to the American Psychological Association, emotional and physical infidelity are responsible for 20-40% of all divorces in the United States. Because California is a no-fault state, ...
Continue reading "Including an Infidelity Clause in Your Prenuptial Agreement" »
Posted on Jan 10, 2019 By Arnold Law Group, APC
Domestic violence is a national epidemic that harms countless men and women across the United States each year. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), “1 in 4 ...
Continue reading "Understanding the Legal Definition of Domestic Violence in California" »
Posted on Dec 27, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
Celebrating New Year’s Eve can be a bittersweet experience for many divorcing couples. While your family and friends are planning parties and thinking about their New Year’s resolutions, ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is learning how to share custody with your ex. No one wants to be the “mean parent,” but what else can you do if your ex is acting ...
Continue reading "Balancing the "No Parent" & the "Fun Parent" After Your Divorce" »
Posted on Nov 20, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
Holidays can be incredibly difficult for the recently divorced, and Thanksgiving is no exception. In the past, you may have enjoyed cooking and eating a delicious turkey dinner with your spouse and ...
Continue reading "Co-Parenting on Thanksgiving" »
Posted on Nov 8, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
The court may award alimony, or spousal support, to a lower-earning spouse to help them readjust to single life. These payments can be temporary or permanent depending on a couple’s financial ...
Continue reading "Requesting a Spousal Support Modification" »
Posted on Oct 17, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
American popular culture has reframed weddings into being the ultimate celebrations of love and romance. However, you and your spouse have many important decisions to make before you walk down the ...
Continue reading "Breaking the Ice: Talking to Your Fiancé about Drafting a Prenup" »
Posted on Sep 28, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the controversial Tax Cuts & Jobs Act into law. This aggressive and sweeping tax legislation is eliminating personal exemptions, making significant ...
Continue reading "Spouses Request Accelerated Divorces in Light of the TCJA Deadline" »
Posted on Aug 29, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
Divorce is an incredibly complicated legal process even for couples who amicably agree that it suits their best interests. In fact, many spouses underestimate how many decisions and complex ...
Continue reading "Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?" »
Posted on Aug 13, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
Before spouses can finalize their divorce and part ways, they must first legally divide their shared assets, property, and debts. However, not all property acquired during a marriage is considered ...
Continue reading "Protecting Your Personal Property During a Divorce" »
Posted on Jul 24, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
When fiancés sign a marriage license, it’s with the intention of devoting their time, love, and attention to making a relationship work. Unfortunately, and for endless reasons, over 40% ...
Continue reading "4 Tips for a Happier Divorce" »
Posted on Jul 12, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
A high net worth divorce is complicated because couples have financial accounts, multiple properties, and complex business interests to account for. Legally, there is no difference between a standard ...
Continue reading "3 Mistakes to Avoid in a High Net Worth Divorce Case" »
Posted on Jun 22, 2018 By Arnold Law Group, APC
Father’s Day is meant to celebrate the relationship between a father and his children. Unfortunately, this celebration becomes understandably difficult following a divorce. Life after divorce is ...
Continue reading "How to Survive Father's Day as a Divorced Dad" »
Posted on Nov 8, 2017 By Arnold Law Group, APC
Divorce is rarely easy for anyone, but for the parents of a disabled adult child, it can be even more complicated. Parents always have an obligation to provide financial support for their children ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2017 By Arnold Law Group, APC
When you or your ex-spouse remarry, some of the agreements from your divorce may change. After a divorce, especially one involving children, one party may have a financial duty to the other through ...
Continue reading "How Might Remarriage Affect My Divorce Settlement?" »
Posted on Sep 11, 2017 By Arnold Law Group, APC
When a couple decides to divorce, some of their biggest concerns may be who will get the house, or how custody of their children will work out. However, for some couples, another big topic might be ...
Continue reading "Who Gets the Pet in a Divorce?" »
Posted on Aug 16, 2017 By Arnold Law Group, APC
When your marriage comes to an end and you are faced with the task of having to go through with the process of a divorce, deciding how to choose the right divorce attorney might seem difficult or ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2017 By Arnold Law Group, APC
Retirement asset division is required if couples contributed to a retirement account during the course of their marriage. Accounts such as IRAs, 401ks, 403 plans, stock options, pension plans, and ...
Continue reading "How Retirement Assets Are Divided in Divorce" »
Posted on Jul 11, 2017 By Arnold Law Group, APC
When couples divorce, one of the biggest challenges is deciding what to do with the family home. Real estate is perhaps one of the most valuable assets for a family as well as one that holds countless ...
Continue reading "Dividing the Family Home During Divorce" »
Posted on Jun 29, 2017 By Arnold Law Group, APC
For many couples, maintaining open and respectful communication is often difficult, especially if they struggled for years to communicate effectively during the marriage. During your divorce, ...
Continue reading "Tips on Communicating with Your Spouse During Divorce" »
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