Since California is a community property state, people that get a divorce there may be required to split their marital property equally if they do not have a prenuptial agreement. Some individuals may feel that getting a prenup means they are preparing to divorce...
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Year: 2017
Understanding the tax implications of child custody
As you and your spouse work toward a fair resolution to your divorce, you may find that determining child custody arrangements proves particularly difficult. Many parents focus on their own desires for the child or focus entirely on emotional and practical issues and...
Separating credit during a divorce
In many situations, separating one's credit from a spouse during a California divorce can be complicated. However, it is important to take the steps necessary to separate one's finances so that it will be easier to begin establishing a favorable credit record in one's...
Divorce can be a challenge for business owners
When entrepreneurship is combined with divorce in California, many financial and emotional concerns could arise. A family or personal business owned by one or both partners can be subject to inclusion in the division of assets in a divorce. This can be very difficult...
How supervised visitation works
Parents in California who are divorced might wonder what is involved in supervised visitation. Supervised visitation is generally ordered when a parent is considered unfit in some way. This might be because of domestic abuse, mental illness or addiction. Supervised...
Financial planning is key to a fair divorce
Marriage offers some financial advantages. Couples typically pay less in taxes than single people, they share the cost of housing and spend less on food than they would if they lived alone. When a California couple separates, however, each spouse has to learn to live...
Preparing finances for a divorce
California residents that are getting a divorce should be aware of the negative impact the process can have on their finances. However, there are some things individuals can do to protect themselves and mitigate the financial effects of divorce.Having financial...
Tips for deciding whether to postpone divorce for children
People in California might wonder whether they should postpone a divorce for the sake of their children. The answer to this depends upon the specific circumstances. Although their parents' divorce can be stressful for children, there are circumstances in which it may...
Child custody woes of Tyrese play out on social media
Celebrities in California and around the country often represent a source of drama when their relationships turn south. Tyrese, the actor and rapper involved in a child custody dispute with his ex-wife, has endured public ridicule after one of his Instagram posts went...
Putting your kids first during divorce is the best holiday gift
During the holidays, it can be hard to manage all the things going on in your life on top of a divorce. Remember, you're not the only person struggling, though. For your children, the divorce makes the holidays uncertain, so it's a good idea to talk to them early and...