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How to Ensure You’re Getting (or Protecting) Your Fair Share If you are facing a divorce, you’re likely concerned about how your “assets” or simply, the things that you and your spouse own together, will be divided. In California, property is categorized before it is divided. Everything that the two of you own will be … Read more

In the previous article, we discussed the first four reasons that you should have a divorce lawyer on your side: Expert Advice Avoiding Common Mistakes Reduce Stress Keeping on an Appropriate Timeline In this article, we will continue with four more reasons it is important to have an effective and experienced family law attorney on … Read more

If you are considering getting a divorce, or know you will be going through one soon, you may be looking into lower cost alternatives to hiring an attorney.  Do-it-yourself solutions, un-bundled legal services and different types of mediation are becoming increasingly popular as divorcing couples look for ways to make their divorce as cost-effective as … Read more

January 1st brings a Change in California Law Regarding Pets & Divorce What was considered “Family Property” will be considered “Community Property” In most divorces, the two biggest points of conflict are financial issues, and child custody.  However, due to a change in California family law that takes effect on Jan 1, 2019, pets may soon … Read more

Perspective from Men who went through a divorce. Whether you are just thinking about divorce, have begun speaking to your spouse to it, or are actively seeking a divorce attorney, managing regret or feelings of hesitation is a big part of divorce for most people. A recent article on Huffington Post interviewed men who had … Read more

If you have recently decided that you are getting divorced, you are likely feeling overwhelmed by the process ahead of you.  It can feel like you need to choose a divorce lawyer right away, especially if your ex-spouse is already represented.  However, at The Law Offices of Michael L. Maguire & Associates in Beverly Hills, … Read more

There are situations where spouses see a divorce coming for years, and other times when one spouse is completely blind-sided when they are served with papers. If you find yourself planning for a divorce, here are six tips that can help you move through the process as effectively and efficiently as possible. 1. Don’t Panic … Read more