Kim Mediation and Law, APC

10/15/2026

A prenup for a second or third marriage deserves special attention related to children from previous relationships, separate property, income, and estate planning.Your goal is to protect what you brought into the marriage while creating clear expectations for your new marriage and your children. This should involve careful planning and professional advice.

10/12/2026

California divorce financial disclosures happen in two stages: the preliminary disclosure and the final disclosure. You complete the preliminary disclosure within 60 days of filing the divorce petition. The final declaration of disclosure includes supporting financial documents such as account statements, pay statements, tax returns, and property records. Complete and organized financial disclosures help you evaluate community property, separate property, support, and a fair division of assets and debts.

At the beginning of a California divorce, one of the first financial steps is to complete a preliminary declaration of disclosure which includes two forms:

10/08/2026

While prenuptial agreements are a great tool in preparing for marriage, many couples make significant mistakes in how and when they create them. Some of the biggest prenup mistakes include waiting until the last minute and allowing negotiations to become adversarial. Starting early and keeping discussions collaborative gives you more time to thoughtfully address financial issues before your wedding.

While prenuptial agreements are a great tool in preparing for marriage, many couples make significant mistakes in how and when they create them. Some of the

10/05/2026

A divorce may feel like something you need to finish quickly, but moving too fast will can lead to missing financial, tax, retirement, and property issues that can create costly problems later. Divorce is a major legal and financial event. When you are ready for your marriage to end, it is understandable to want to put the process behind you. Still, rushing toward an agreement without reviewing the full picture will mistakenly leave important details unresolved.

A divorce may feel like something you need to finish quickly, but moving too fast will can lead to missing financial, tax, retirement, and property issues

10/01/2026

If your marriage lasted more than 10 years, Social Security benefits deserve attention during your divorce. While federal law governs eligibility and benefits, understanding the rules today helps you make informed financial decisions for the future.

09/28/2026

The question of inheritance is a major concern for anyone facing divorce. The good news is that your inheritance is separate property in divorce if you kept it separate, avoid spending it, and have records that trace the funds back to the original inheritance.

The question of inheritance is a major concern for anyone facing divorce. The good news is that your inheritance is separate property in divorce if you kept

09/24/2026

Settling your divorce outside of court through divorce processes like Mediation or Collaborative Divorce helps to preserve your financial resources, reduce conflict, and create a healthier foundation for your family’s future.

Settling your divorce outside of court through divorce processes like Mediation or Collaborative Divorce helps to preserve your financial resources, reduce

09/21/2026

If your spouse does not want a divorce, Mediation may still be possible by addressing their fears, improving communication, and providing clear information about the divorce process. However, because Mediation requires both spouses to participate voluntarily, a complete refusal may leave filing for divorce through the court system as the only path forward.

If your spouse does not want a divorce, Mediation may still be possible by addressing their fears, improving communication, and providing clear information

08/18/2026

A gray divorce is the end of a marriage later in life, usually after age 50. These divorces may involve long-term retirement assets, spousal support concerns, and unique questions about financial security in the years ahead.

A gray divorce is the end of a marriage later in life, usually after age 50. These divorces may involve long-term retirement assets, spousal support concerns,

08/10/2026

Even when there is significant conflict in a divorce, Mediation can still provide a healthier and more productive path toward resolution by encouraging problem solving, reducing costs, and allowing you and your spouse to make decisions with the help of a mediator.

Even when there is significant conflict in a divorce, Mediation can still provide a healthier and more productive path toward resolution by encouraging