Up until recently, California's Family Code didn't permit a couple to be considered "living separate and apart" unless they were also living at different addresses. Fortunately, Senate Bill 1255, which went into effect at the start of 2017, changes that requirement....
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Month: January 2017
Lesbian domestic violence: A hidden problem
When most people picture domestic violence, lesbian partnerships don't often come to mind.Yet, studies indicate that 17 percent to 45 percent of lesbians report having been the victim of physical violence by a partner. Incidents of sexual abuse can run as high as 50...
Do I have to divorce my insurance, too?
When reviewing your finances in preparation for a divorce, you'll no doubt remember all the big expenses: mortgage or rent, car payment, child care or education costs, utilities, student loans and even cellphone bills. But you shouldn't overlook one major part of your...
California professor convicted of domestic violence and torture
"Torture" isn't a criminal charge that you hear about very often, even in cases where it probably applies. However, California law specifically introduced a provision in its penal code to address this form of violence in an effort to get tougher on crime. While...
Artists be warned: In California, your art is marital property
California seems to attract a lot of artists—and artists often tend to congregate together, so it isn't surprising that some of them should end up married to each other. Unfortunately, not all those marriages last. When they do fall apart, one of the things that may...