What Does It Mean To Be A Domestic Partner?
A summary of the key differences between domestic partnerships and marriage in California and commonly asked questions.
Author: Raymond Hekmat
The Love Languages: What They Are & How To Use Them
A breakdown of the 5 love languages and how they can benefit your relationship.
A Simple Guide to Drafting Your Prenup
A simple breakdown of what you can and cannot include in your prenup and how to get started today.
Nobody Wants This: Does Love Conquer All?
How the Netflix show “Nobody Wants This” highlights the importance of being practical in love and marriage.
Are Prenups Legally Binding?
A prenup is a legally binding contract as long as you craft and execute it correctly. Here’s what that means in California.
What If My Spouse Refuses Divorce?
While refusing to divorce makes the process more arduous, you can’t prevent divorce by ignoring it. Across all 50 states, you can still divorce even if one partner refuses to cooperate. Because all states allow for some form of no-fault divorce, you don’t have to assign blame or provide a reason for divorcing. Cooperation between … Continued
Complete Guide to Getting Married in a Different State [2024]
You can get married in another state, but you must learn the state requirements where you plan to get married, and prepare well before the big day.
Bifurcated Divorce: How To Be Single (Again)
A bifurcated divorce allows you to become legally single, even if you’re still resolving other aspects of your divorce. Here’s how it works in California.
Estate Planning vs. Prenup [And Why You Need BOTH]
While both estate plans and prenups work to protect your assets in divorce or death, there are a few key differences to keep in mind.
4 Tips For Approaching The Prenup Convo
I know—talking about prenups is hard and can bring up all kinds of uncomfortable feelings. But diving in and doing this work is imperative to building a solid foundation for your marriage. It’s especially important to have deep discussions around money early on. Rest assured, I’ll cover what questions to ask to get on the … Continued
“Married at First Sight”: All You Need Is Love (Languages)
How playing to each other’s love languages could enhance every marriage on the Lifetime series “Married at First Sight.”