On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jun 18, 2020 | Divorce
Getting divorced often means a decline in income. If both spouses work and combine their income, going their separate ways means a decline for each of them. This corresponds with a rise in expenses. They lived together while married and shared the mortgage, for...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Divorce
When you and your spouse adopted your children, you were in a happy place in your marriage. You were both excited to be parents and spend all of your time looking after them. After a few years, you noticed that your spouse was not paying much attention to your...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jun 8, 2020 | Divorce
You’ve thought it through and have come to the conclusion that asking your spouse for a divorce is the best decision for you and your future. While this is sure to bring many changes to your life, you’re willing to deal with it with the goal of getting your life back...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | May 15, 2020 | Divorce
Harsh economic realities sometimes make it hard for divorcing couples to afford life on their own. After all, the cost of housing doesn’t go down simply because your income has been cut in half. Should you consider sharing a home with your spouse while you’re going...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | May 6, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce is a trying time for everyone involved. This is true not only because you have to divide everything you worked hard to obtain but also because you have to deal with the emotions that accompany the end of the marriage. Together with the legal process, it can...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Apr 21, 2020 | Divorce
One of the more difficult aspects of divorce is having to ensure that you have financial independence. This can be a big challenge in Sonoma County, which has a higher cost of living. For most people, the end of a marriage means moving from two incomes down to just...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Mar 26, 2020 | Divorce
If you’re struggling with unexpected unemployment, you probably have no idea how you’re going to pay your child support obligation in the coming months. That’s a huge problem for a lot of parents, and it’s hard to know what to do. Here are some of your options:...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Feb 26, 2020 | Divorce
With the exception of experiencing trauma firsthand or losing a member of their immediate family, divorce may be the most traumatic thing that your children experience in their young lives. Concerns about the traumatic implications of divorce can lead people to remain...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 30, 2020 | Divorce
No-fault divorces have become the modern standard. In fact, all divorces that go through the California courts these days are no-fault divorces, meaning that the state does not determine if either spouse bears responsibility for the end of the marriage. Before a...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 29, 2020 | Divorce
No matter how hard you try, it’s difficult to be prepared for the real expense of divorce. From the cost of new furniture to legal fees, it can seem like there’s always something else that you have to cover during this process. Now, your spouse has suddenly stopped...
