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When the possibilities of a marriage cease to exist, there may be no other option left except for getting a divorce. When talking about the most emotionally staggering phases of life, divorce is one of the first ones that come to mind. Sometimes divorce is inevitable, and there is nothing you can do to reduce the damage. It is hard for the divorced couple, and it is hardest for the kids. A divorce not only derails the emotions of a family but it can also completely disrupt their financial condition.

We all know that upon divorce, family court proceeds with the division of assets after identifying and categorizing each of the owned assets into separate, quasi community and community property. What most people forget is that not only the assets but even the debts are subject to division. As a married couple gathers assets over the course of their marriage, they take loans such as mortgage and car loans and credit cards and other debt.

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Debt Division upon Divorce

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Divorce often comes as a huge blow for families. The husband, wife, as well as the children, may suffer deeply from it and have to endure its difficult aftermath. No matter how much you try, you cannot get rid of what’s to come after a divorce. Besides the unstable emotional state, even your finances suffer. All in all, this tragic event, often simply disrupts your life completely.

Some of the matters that you must deal with during a divorce include child custody, child and spousal support, and asset division. The laws governing the asset division vary state by state. If you are getting a divorce in San Diego, you need to understand the difference between community and separate property, as California is a community property state.

Community Property VS. State Property

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The Law Office of Doppelt and Forney, APLC is a full-service law firm specializing in divorce, legal separation and paternity cases. Call today to schedule a free consultation at our office, conveniently located off the I-15 in Rancho Bernardo.

If you choose to retain an attorney, we will help you through every step in the often confusing and emotional process. We will assist with your preliminary declaration of disclosures including the schedule of assets and debts and income and expense declaration. We will prepare all pleadings. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience, and will fight for your best interests in regard to child custody, child support, spousal support, division of assets and debts, and more. To find out how our divorce lawyers can help you, call today to schedule a free consultation.

In 2013, a lucky Michigan man bought a lottery ticket that won him a whopping 30 million dollars. When he purchased the ticket, he had already been separated from his wife for two years.

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The San Diego divorce attorneys at The Law Office of Doppelt and Forney, APLC are here to help you through your divorce, legal separation or paternity case. We offer all potential new clients a free 30-minute consultation directly with an attorney. At your consultation, the attorney will provide you with legal analysis, techniques and strategies to help you obtain your legal goals and ensure your rights are being protected.

As a full-service law firm, we handle all the often-confusing pleadings and motions for you, always with your best interests in mind. We prepare the petition and summons and all the initial dissolution pleadings for filing with the San Diego County Superior Court. We will assist with the mandatory preliminary declarations of disclosure including the schedule of assets and debt and income and expense declaration. Our firm assists with the preparation of all pleadings and court appearances as necessary including the family resolution conference.

California passed a law in 2018 making recreational marijuana use for people 21 and up legal. Even so, if you are in the middle of a child custody case, be especially careful if you choose to consume marijuana.

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The San Diego divorce attorneys at The Law Office of Doppelt and Forney, APLC are here to help you through your divorce, legal separation or paternity case. We offer all potential new clients a free 30-minute consultation directly with an attorney. At your consultation, the attorney will provide you with legal analysis, techniques and strategies to help you obtain your legal goals and ensure your rights are being protected.

As a full-service law firm, we handle all the oftentimes confusing pleadings and motions for you, always with your best interests in mind. We prepare the petition and summons and all the initial dissolution pleadings for filing with the San Diego County Superior Court. We will assist with the mandatory preliminary declarations of disclosure including the schedule of assets and debt and income and expense declaration. Our firm assists with the preparation of all pleadings and court appearances as necessary including the family resolution conference.

De Niro filed for divorce in December from wife, Grace Hightower. Details have emerged in their divorce case, and apparently the pair are fighting over the interpretation of a prenuptial agreement from 2004.

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Trust the lawyers at The Law Offices of Doppelt and Forney, APLC to assist you in your divorce, legal separation or paternity case in San Diego County. To fully understand our range of services and how we could help you in your San Diego divorce case, call us today to schedule a free consultation.

Fergie filed for divorce from husband Josh Duhamel on Friday in Pasadena, according to a court docket.

Fergie and Duhamel had announced their split in September 2017 after 8 years of marriage. The pair have been focused on co-parenting their 5-year-old son, Axl, since their separation.

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You can trust The Law Office of Doppelt and Forney, APLC to assist you with your parenting plan. Our law office practices in all aspects of family law including child support, child custody and visitation, spousal support, attorney fees, and more.

We offer a free consultation where you can discuss your case with an experienced attorney. At the consultation, the attorney will provide you with legal analysis of your issues and provide you with techniques to help obtain your legal goals and protect your rights. If you were to hire our firm to represent you in your family law case, we are a full-service family law firm. Call today to learn how we can help you.

Divorce is difficult, but divorce can be even more difficult when there are minor children involved. In divorce, the couple should always consider what is in the best interest of the child.

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Do you need a top San Diego family law attorney to assist you with your postnuptial agreement? Are you not sure if a postnuptial agreement is for you? Trust the attorneys at The Law Office of Doppelt and Forney, APLC to protect your rights. Call today at 800-769-4748 to schedule a free consultation with an attorney.

Most of us have heard of a prenuptial agreement, or prenup, but fewer people are familiar with postnuptial agreements.

Like a prenuptial agreement, a postnuptial agreement is a written agreement meant to settle a couple’s assets in the event of a divorce. But unlike a prenuptial agreement, postnuptial agreements are executed after a couple is already married. Postnuptial agreements can outline wishes regarding spousal support, child support, division of assets and debts, and more.

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Is your marriage rocky? Do you feel unhappy? Even before you officially decide to file for divorce or legal separation, you need to speak to a divorce lawyer.

Consulting a divorce lawyer does not necessarily mean that you are going to get a divorce. But, you want to be informed about your options before you take any action.

There are a few very important reasons to meet with a divorce lawyer, and you want to be prepared for the consultation by bringing a list of questions, concerns, and goals to go over with the attorney. The lawyer can walk you through the different paths you can take towards divorce. For example, there is mediation, negotiation, uncontested divorces, contested divorces, and even trial if a couple is not able to agree.

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Are you going through a divorce? Trust the attorneys at The Law Offices of Doppelt and Forney, APLC to help you through this difficult time. You want a lawyer by your side to make sure your rights are being protected. You can count on us to help you through contested issues, negotiation with the opposing party, court appearances and more. With over 50 years combined experience, you can count on us to advocate for your best interests.

While we are not experts in “sleep divorce”, Karen Asp wrote an article called “Getting a Sleep Divorce Is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for My Marriage – and My Health”. In the article, she talks about what people should know about sleep divorce and how it has helped her marriage.

So what exactly is a sleep divorce? It is when a married couple chooses to sleep separately at night. “According to a survey from Slumber Cloud, 12% of American couples have filed for a sleep divorce, and 30% have discussed it.”

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