Category Archives: Divorce
Who Gets the Pet in the Divorce?
Going through a divorce is always difficult. Even if you don’t have children, if you share a pet with your spouse, it’s fair to have concerns about who gets them after your marriage is over. In Pleasanton and other areas of California, just like in…
How To Handle Hidden Assets During Divorce?
When a couple divorces, numerous legal and financial issues must be resolved. One such matter is asset division. In certain instances, spouses might possess individual or hidden assets. The Tierney Law Group, Livermore family law attorneys, invites you to read this brief blog discussing how such holdings…
Do’s and Don’ts of Legal Separation
Individuals experiencing marital struggles might opt to enter an agreement known as legal separation. That said, there are certain actions that should be executed and avoided when formalizing this arrangement. The Tierney Law Group, family law attorneys in Livermore CA invite prospective clients to read…
How to Get a Restraining Order from Your Spouse During a Divorce
Handling a divorce without legal help can be difficult for many reasons. Spouses who may be under a significant amount of stress during this process can find themselves overwhelmed with legal details as well as emotional tension. Hiring a Pleasanton CA family law attorney from…
Is It Ever Too Late To Create A Prenuptial Agreement?
Is It Ever Too Late To Create A Prenuptial Agreement? For many couples that plan to marry, a prenuptial agreement is a way to make sure they have their financial interests protected should the marriage end in divorce. While this can be a delicate topic…
How do Prenups Work in California?
HOW DO PRENUPS WORK IN CALIFORNIA? Just like other states, California has its own set of rules regarding prenuptial agreements. Also simply known as a prenup, this is a legal document that two people sign before they get married. Essentially, it determines what a spouse…
Overview of the Divorce Process
The number one question clients ask is how long it will take to complete my divorce. Below is an overview of the divorce process and our attempt to answer this is question. The answer largely depends on a number of factors and the actions of…
Community Property and Quit Claim Deeds: The Issue of Transmutation of Marital Property
Community Property and Quit Claim Deeds: The Transmutation of Marital Property Community Property & Quit Claim Deeds – how does they effect the characterization of property in divorce cases? Quitclaim deeds are used for a variety of purposes in real estate. Commonly, an individual is…
Nesting – The New Trend in Co-Parenting
One of the most difficult things about divorce when you have children is determining where they should live. A new trend in co-parenting attempting to solve this issue is “nesting” also known as “bird nesting”. Nesting is when a couple keeps one home for their…
Top 10 Things to Avoid in Divorce Cases – Family Law
As anyone who’s gone through a divorce can tell you, the process is rarely easy. Tensions run high, and couples often make poor decisions in the heat of the moment. Given the mountain of financial, practical and emotional details that have to be sorted, it’s…
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