On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Apr 10, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News
It is widely accepted that the best environment for a child to grow up in is a household with two loving parents. For many this is not the reality as almost half of today’s marriages in California end in divorce. Courts once thought that the best scenario in the...
On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Apr 3, 2019 | Firm News, Property Division, Property Division
In today’s world a good credit score is a very valuable asset. It can affect one’s ability to get credit and can also be a factor in obtaining employment. A married couple often builds a credit history jointly through shared credit cards, mortgages and car...
On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Mar 26, 2019 | Child Support, Firm News
After almost five decades of being divorced, a woman will finally be receiving support from her former husband for their now adult child. The California resident successfully sued her former husband for child support he owed for their 52-year-old daughter who was 3 at...
On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Mar 19, 2019 | Firm News, Property Division, Property Division
Dividing up debt does not follow absolute rules in a divorce proceeding. Even though one party assumes all of the debt by being the only person named on a credit card account, for example, courts will sometimes order that the other party pay some or all of the account...
On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Mar 13, 2019 | Firm News, Property Division, Property Division
When a couple decides to move forward with divorce, it is a decision that will being many significant changes to to the lives of both parties. Division of marital property and how credit card debt is handled will affect a person’s financial stability for years...
On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Mar 5, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
The baby boomer population is mostly alive and well in California and nationwide. They are entering their retirement years and making out their estate plans to transfer a massive base of wealth to their heirs in the coming years. What happens to the normally...
On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Feb 25, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
California residents who are divorced or facing a divorce should know some basic facts about Social Security retirement benefits. To qualify for benefits, an individual must have roughly a 10-year work history where Social Security taxes were paid into the fund. When...
On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Feb 18, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
How two parents handle the interaction between each other and with their children post-divorce will have a lot to say about how the children grow emotionally in their formative years. Cooperative co-parenting is a popular concept in California and other states. Truth...
On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Feb 11, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
There are certain universal pitfalls to avoid in California and other states when a person is involved in divorce proceedings. Despite the following considerations, however, one must consult regularly with an experienced family law attorney in order to remain fully...
On behalf of Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers | Feb 7, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
The marital dissolution process can feel like a minefield, with emotional explosions taking place unexpectedly. Unfortunately, these explosions could cause serious injuries that leave lasting scars. However, a couple of tips may help people in California who are going...
