Some people feel there is a stigma around premarital agreements, but a premarital agreement can be a vital part of a marriage. For couples who do not have such an agreement, the State of California provides a premarital agreement, which is the law of community property. Many couples wish to create their own agreement which defines how property and income will be treated and “characterized” during … [Read more...] about Best Way To Do A Pre-Nuptial Agreement? Collaboratively
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Fact or Fiction? 10-year Marriage Guarantees Alimony (spousal support in California) for life
Marital happiness lasts for approximately seven years before the average spouse begins to get restless and stray from their vows of faithfulness – or so says the theory of “The 7-Year Itch.” It probably isn’t a good idea to put significant stock in a theory popularized by a movie starring Marilyn Monroe, but the concept is not complete fiction. The underlying truth of this theory is that … [Read more...] about Fact or Fiction? 10-year Marriage Guarantees Alimony (spousal support in California) for life
Avoid the divorce in “Marriage Story” with a Collaborative Divorce
Marriage Story is an Academy Award nominated movie produced by Netflix about the marriage and divorce of a young couple. Scarlett Johansson plays Nicole and Adam Driver plays Charlie, the parents of Henry, who are navigating the difficult waters of the end of their marriage. The movie is a remarkable and compassionate representation of a couple who still has love for each other but … [Read more...] about Avoid the divorce in “Marriage Story” with a Collaborative Divorce