When divorces turn ugly, all bets are off. Couples who once worked beautifully together are suddenly fighting each other for every little thing, particularly when it comes to the children produced by their marriage. From fighting over the division of time in shared...
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Year: 2016
Divorced women over 50 are more likely to fall into poverty
A woman over 50 who is considering a divorce in California may want to think about the effect the separation could have on retirement. A study produced by two economists found a relationship between the age that a woman divorces and the chances that she will still be...
Finance and divorce
Although divorce rates have fallen over time, the California court system continues to deal with a substantial number of divorces each year. The average length of a marriage that is ended by divorce is eight years, and approximately two of every five first marriages...
How co-parenting conflicts can be resolved
California parents may find themselves in conflict after a divorce is finalized, but this does not always mean they need to return to court. In fact, a judge is unlikely to look favorably on a parent who keeps going to court over relatively minor parenting issues....
What is a parenting prenup?
Raising a child is often a difficult problem for many parents, especially if they break up before the child is born or get divorced. However, a growing movement of "parental prenups" are helping to streamline a child's care needs and to eliminate the guesswork that...
Keeping the house after a divorce
In California and other states, if a divorcing couple cannot decide who will get the house, then a judge will make that decision for them. When an agreement cannot be reached, a judge may force the two to sell the house and split the money. The split may not be equal...
Children caught in domestic violence crossfire
An abusive relationship between California parents can be difficult to correct. Even when the victim files for a divorce, the safety and emotional health of the children could still be at risk. Although the best interests of the child guide the law, the result could...
Reality TV star headed to court in child support dispute
Currently residing in California, Amanda Stanton has mediation scheduled with her ex-husband because of his desire to alter their existing child custody and support agreement. Stanton, who television viewers may know from her appearances on "Bachelor in Paradise" and...
National alimony reform has not changed California’s law yet
In our law practice, we regularly represent spouses who are divorcing and facing questions of spousal support or alimony, both those spouses who are potential recipients and those who are more likely to pay support. While some other states have recently enacted major...
Asset division for baby boomers getting divorced
An increasing number of older couples are seeing their marriages come to an end. The trend appears to be ongoing and is not expected to decline anytime soon. California couples who have been married for years may need to think about their ability to retire when they...