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What situations can cause large increases in alimony under California law?
San Diego, CA – There were news reports that a husband may have murdered his wife during their divorce due to the possibility of substantial alimony payments [1]. Murder tied to divorce of California farming couple A 59-year-old woman was found fatally shot in her home in Pinetop, Arizona, on November 20, 2025, prompting a homicide investigation by the Navajo…
How is a dispute over a family business decided under California divorce law?
San Diego, CA – There were reports that a mechanic was involved in a divorce and was trying to retain his family’s auto repair business [1]. Business was inherited into the family years earlier A mechanic who began working in an auto repair shop as a teenager inherited the business from its dying owner over a decade ago. The owner,…
Why do prenuptial agreements help couples who are about to marry in California?
San Diego, CA – There are various benefits to signing a prenuptial agreement before a wedding in California, including possibly deterring divorces [1]. The article explores why prenups can help before a wedding A prenuptial agreement is a written contract signed before marriage that spells out how assets, debts, income, and debts will be handled during the marriage and in…
Is joint custody always the best option in California?
San Diego, CA – An editorial explored potential issues that can happen when parents share joint child custody [1]. Children could end up living two very different lives Joint custody looks ideal on paper: children keep both parents actively involved, and courts now presume 50/50 time is in the child’s best interest. Yet the arrangement quietly collapses when parents make…
How does valuable real estate get divided in a divorce in San Diego?
San Diego, CA – There were reports of a mansion worth millions at the center of a celebrity divorce in California [1]. Estate worth millions at issue in celebrity divorce In a dramatic turn in her high-stakes divorce saga, a singer has abruptly removed her opulent $17.9 million Hidden Hills estate from the market, mere months after relisting it amid…
How may new technologies lead to more divorces in San Diego?
San Diego, CA – There were reports that new AI based technologies can cause divorces and those affected should seek legal advice [1]. Some married individuals are looking for AI relationships AI relationships are surging as chatbots offer constant emotional support, reliability, and conflict-free companionship, permeating daily life from work to personal therapy. This appeal proves especially potent for those…
What is causing older couples to divorce in San Diego?
San Diego, CA – There were news reports that couples in San Diego and other metro areas are increasingly divorcing at older ages [1]. Gray divorce tends to follow life changes Gray divorce—the dissolution of long-term marriages among couples aged 50 and older—has surged in recent years, seen in high-profile splits and everyday lives alike. Couples therapists identify five primary…
Why are couples in San Diego more likely to divorce at certain times of the year?
San Diego, CA – Local news for the San Diego area reported that divorce filings tend to peak in August [1]. There tend to be several reasons for this trend, reflecting why couples in California and other states are most likely to separate. Report shows late summer is when San Diego couples most likely to divorce In San Diego County,…
Why should some couples in San Diego resolve their divorce with a settlement?
San Diego, CA – A recent celebrity divorce case highlights some of the reasons why a divorce attorney can be beneficial during settlement negotiations. Celebrity couple settles their divorce case Quinta Brunson, the acclaimed creator and star of Abbott Elementary, and her estranged husband, Kevin Jay Anik, have reached a divorce settlement, as reported by TMZ on September 26, 2025…