The divorce rate has doubled for adults aged 55 to 64 since the 1990’s, according to the National Center for …

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

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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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If your spouse turns out to be a different person than you expected as you walked down the aisle on …

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There are a few ways to end your marriage, or the obligations of marriage. The first and most common is …

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Not always can a dispute be settled without some court intervention or other assistance from a third party. In some …

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In California, where spouses are concerned, property rights are determined by looking at the basic principle of “Yours, Mine and …

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Your Divorce is Yours By Matthew A. Breddan   Too many times people come to me and say “I want …

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