Everyone knows, even in a general sense, that when you are involved in a legal dispute, you are entitled to …

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In the very recent appellate decision, In Re Marriage of Sorge (Court of Appeals of California, Fourth District, Division One, …

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This is a question asked in nearly every dissolution case. Typically, there is a “breadwinner” in the family and the …

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Marital dissolution is a complex process involving emotional, legal, and financial dimensions. While some cases are straightforward, others, especially those …

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Wondering when a good time is to bring up the issue of a prenuptial agreement? Maybe there really is no …

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Parties to a dissolution of marriage are bound by law to disclose all material facts relating to income or expenses …

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The way you present yourself in court can significantly influence perceptions, both from judges and jurors. Whether you’re a plaintiff, …

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Marriage in California is a valid civil contract between a man and a woman who are both free and capable …

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This article comments upon the recent Court decision in the case of In re Marriage of Schu (2014), Cal.App.4th [No. …

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The short answer is ‘more than you may think‣. Consider the case of In Re Marriage of Holtemann. In this …

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