As someone in your 30s, you've been married long enough to assume that all is going well. You know your partner and have started a family. You have a good start on retirement and are moving up in your job.When your partner decided it's time for a divorce, you were...
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Year: 2017
Who pays for extraordinary medical expenses?
Some California custodial who receive child support may also have medical expenses for their children that are not covered by their insurance. These uninsured medical expenses are the responsibility of both parents, including the ones who are ordered to pay child...
Disability’s impact on a custody dispute
Many California couples might find themselves fighting for custody of their children after a divorce. For some, this process, which is complex and emotional, might become even more complicated if one of the parents has a disability, because the other party might use...
Some factors make a divorce more likely
California couples end their marriages for many reasons, but there are some factors that increase their likelihood of divorcing at some point in the future. Just because people have some of these characteristics does not mean that they will get divorced,...
Have you considered a prenuptial agreement?
The perception of prenuptial agreements is that these are insidious documents that few married couples -- or, more accurately, soon to be married couples -- should even consider. Prenups have a stubborn stigma attached to them. Namely, that they hurt your marriage...
Studies find positives in online relationships
While many people may associate online dating with casual relationships, there is some evidence that these types of services often lead to more stable relationships for couples in California and throughout the country. This was one of the findings of a study conducted...
Some divorces may be financially beneficial
California couples who decide to end their marriages often find the process to be very difficult and painful. Divorces may also leave people with fewer assets and smaller incomes. However, there are still some potential benefits that people might enjoy.In many cases,...
Dangerous and toxic relationships justify divorce
Most California couples recognize that relationships have their ups and downs and not every issue leads to divorce. Marriages that inflict abuse and deep unhappiness, however, might be irreparable. The safety of children especially demands action as does a spouse's...
The argument for shared parenting
Parents in California who are getting a divorce may be concerned about child custody and the welfare of their children. One professor of adolescent and educational psychology asserts that excluding situations in which children have to be protected from an abusive...
Locating assets in divorce
Most couples in California who consider divorce seek to be above-board in their dealings with each other. This means that they are willing to disclose all assets and debts as part of the process of negotiating a fair settlement. Unfortunately, some spouses are...