In every divorce, the parties must go through the division of property. This can be a difficult process -- sometimes a technically complicated and tedious one, and sometimes a highly emotional one, depending on the circumstances. If you have read a little about...
Many divorces are highly contentious. Spouses end up digging up as much dirt as they can to try to better position themselves in regard to property division, alimony, and child custody. While this type of strategy might not be preferred, it might be necessary to be...
In the midst of a divorce case, many California residents are laser-focused on one goal: getting the case concluded. Of course, no one wants to prolong what can be an emotionally draining legal process, but the impact of a divorce case on the rest of your life can be...
Although the divorce rate in the United Stated has decreased overall in recent years, it is going up among older couples. While there are many reasons for this trend, divorcing older couples may want to consider the potential impact on their financial reserves, as...
When a couple in their 50s or 60s in the Riverside area decide to divorce, their divorce may look very different from their counterparts in their 20s and 30s. When it comes to a “grey divorce” issues such as child custody or child support may not be relevant if the...
STIMULUS PAYMENTS AFTER DIVORCEOn March 30, 2020, Congress approved the CARES Act, which includes a stimulus payment to individuals for $1,200.00 to $3,500.00 depending on income, filing status, and the number of children. Payment will be received based on information...
Choosing to Divorce Amid the COVID-19 Crisis. At the beginning of March 2020, we were all managing our lives and making decisions without any regard to the COVID-19 pandemic health crisis that would bring our regular daily lives to a halt. It is now the beginning of...
When you and your spouse decide to divorce after many years of marriage, maintaining privacy is often an important priority for everyone involved. Even if you and your spouse are able to approach the matter civilly, you don't want your personal matters to be freely...
Heather M. Cullen has been selected to the 2017 California American Jurist Institute's Top 10 Attorneys list for Divorce! Each year, no more than 10 lawyers in the state are selected by the selection council at the American Jurist Institute to receive this honor.The...
You and your spouse both know that your relationship isn't salvagable. Maybe there was adultery, or perhaps there was a major issue that arose between you and your spouse. Regardless of how you two feel about one another, however, you will still need to interact...