Some California families may grow up to 66 percent after the parents divorce and one or both subsequently remarries. This is the result of blended families that happen when there are stepchildren and stepparents. These families are larger and more complicated, but...
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Signs of parental alienation and what to do
Divorces can often lead to abrupt behavioral changes in a child. For example, the child might suddenly become argumentative or even have explosive rages. They may ask the parent to stop attending extracurricular activities, and the parent could be removed from contact...
Claiming Social Security spousal benefits
Even though a California couple may divorce, one spouse could still be able to claim Social Security benefits on the other's earnings. However, the marriage must have lasted for at least 10 years. Also, the ex must have earned significantly more income than the spouse...
Dividing property when you own few assets isn’t always simple
When you're in a young relationship, you may start to collect assets. Early in your marriage, it's unlikely that you'll have many high-value assets. You might have a starter home, which costs a fair amount but nothing extreme, televisions, cars and few other major...
How to divide assets when a marriage ends
When a married couple in California or anywhere else gets a divorce, marital property is divided according to state law. If a marital home needs to be divided, the couple could sell it and divide the proceeds. If the home is sold at a loss, it may then be necessary to...
Advantages of refinancing a home as part of divorce
Dividing a house is one task couples in California might have to do if they are getting a divorce. Refinancing can protect the spouse that is not keeping the home. Often, if a person does not refinance, he or she will stay on the mortgage and be considered equally...
Keeping children first during the holidays
For Californians who are going through divorces, the holidays can be especially difficult. If they share children, they should remember that the holidays are likewise difficult for the children. By keeping the kids in mind, the parents might make the holidays less...
How some parents use the gig economy to hide income
In California, a growing number of workers are turning to the gig economy as a supplementary or sole source of income. As this new economy rapidly expands, problems have mounted for the collection of child support.Up to 70 percent of child support orders are enforced...
The potential pitfalls of divorcing after 50
Older couples throughout California and the rest of the U.S. are increasingly choosing to split, even as overall divorce rates have been decreasing. It is important for people who are older to understand the potential pitfalls that can come with a "grey divorce."...
Child custody and co-parenting after divorce
Divorce can always be a challenge for couples in California, which can be accentuated when an estranged couple has children and will be having an ongoing co-parenting relationship. A strong co-parenting relationship can be essential for the psychological and physical...