Melissa D. Cianci
LATEST ARTICLES BY: Melissa D. Cianci
Study: 43 Percent of People Don’t Know Their Spouse’s Salary
Recently, we discussed the importance of couples talking about finances before they get married. Having similar values around money and goals for how to spend and save it are important factors in a marriage. Honesty about finances during the marriage is crucial also. Finally, if…
Dividing Property in a Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful
Understanding the process of getting a divorce in California can be confusing. Having an attorney from the Cianci Law, PC Creative Family Solutions, who can explain every detail can be a relief. We practice all aspects of family law to include divorce, asset distribution and…
Domestic Partnerships and Separation Agreements
In California, couples who are in domestic partnerships can officially and legally end their relationships by getting a domestic partnership dissolution. This option is very much like a divorce for married couples, but some couples may wonder if there are any other alternatives. A domestic…
Why Discussing Finances Before Marriage Is Essential
No one can argue that it's more crucial for some couples to get a prenuptial agreement before they marry than for others. If one spouse has significantly more assets or if both spouses are going into the marriage with personal and/or business assets they want…
What Does California Law Say About Child Custody?
Getting a divorce often means that children are involved. In California, the state law complies with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act that the federal government has put in place. The law has provisions for not only parents but also grandparents. However, joint…
Prenuptial Agreements Aren’t a Bad Topic of Discussion
With so many of the long-term couples in Hollywood ending their marriages, the subject of divorce, prenuptial agreements, spousal support, and property division seem to be at the top of everyone's list these days. Just last week, we discussed the split of Gwen Stefani and…
Long-Term Musical Couple Announces Split
Another long-term, high-profile California couple seems to be going their separate ways, as a long-term musical couple announces split. Singers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have announced that they are ending their nearly 13-year marriage. Stefani, of the group No Doubt and the television show…
Family Law Issues Are Easier with the Right Representation
When you get a divorce, issues such as child custody, spousal support, and child support are often paramount. However, property division is also one of the topics that you will need to negotiate with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. How will the assets and debts be distributed?…
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Divorce After 4 Years
On July 20, one of country music's favorite couples announced that they had divorced. Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton met when they performed together for CMT in 2005 and were married in 2011. Both saw new career highs in the years that followed, including being…
Divorce Often Means Deciding Who Gets the Family Pet
Divorce means so much more than living separately and dividing assets and debt. It more often than not involves child custody and today, it can mean pet custody as well. In the past few years, couples are seeing their pets as "people" too. It really…
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