The roles assumed by men and women in California at the start of a marriage could play a role in that marriage's longevity according to a study by Swedish researchers. Marriages in which women start out making less than half of their husband's salary or have no income...
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Month: April 2018
Divorcing as a business owner
When you are the owner of a business in California, it is only natural to want to protect your assets. Your business is a result of your hard work over many years, and many divorcing business owners worry that their hard earned assets will be compromised in the event...
How nesting may change child custody arrangements
Some California parents who are getting a divorce might be interested in a form of child custody known as bird nesting. This is an arrangement that allows children to stay in one place, often the family home, while the parents take turns living there with them.Nesting...
Challenges faced by older people after divorce
Twice as many older couples are divorcing today compared to the 1990s, but this could leave some people in California having to deal with financial matters for the first time in their lives. A survey by UBS Global Wealth Management found that a majority of women said...
Protecting children from parental hostilities during divorce
Most parents in California understand that divorce inflicts emotional challenges on children. While disruption cannot be prevented, parents can avoid behaviors that could make the transition even more difficult for the family. Concerned parents should not place their...
Divorce during pregnancy: What to consider
As a soon-to-be parent, one of the things you never thought you'd hear yourself say is that you want to get a divorce. After you said the words and thought about the implications for yourself and your child, you grieved over the situation. But at the end of the day,...
Protecting assets during a split
Regardless of who earned an income during a marriage, both parties have their own financial interests to tend to if the marriage comes to an end. California residents should look to open their own bank accounts, learn the basics of financial management and close all...