For teens, there is a sense of independence and control that comes with growing older. When a divorce is thrown into the works, that freedom may feel threatened, and life may not be what they expected.Teens may struggle with a divorce more than parents expect because...
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Month: June 2018
Estate planning changes with divorce
California residents who are getting a divorce should take a close look at their existing estate plan. There are likely to be changes they want to make now that they and their spouse are going their separate ways. Individuals who reside in states that allow new wills...
Financial planning and divorce
One of the downsides of a divorce is the financial burdens it places on the parties involved. Besides the division of marital assets, the two incomes that previously supported one household must now support two. According to a study by the Center for Retirement...
Treat your divorce like a business deal: Set your emotions aside
Emotions are what make us human and they're also what make us suffer. Few people would give up having an emotional perspective on life, but sometimes it's important to set our fiery and toxic emotions aside.In business, the best way to navigate a caustic negotiation...
How to handle child support payers who refuse to make money
Ideally, parents in California and throughout the country will do what is best for their children. However, some choose to either not report their income or make less than their true earning potential to avoid paying child support. If a person chooses to engage in...
The effect of new marriages on child support payments
Divorced parents in California sometimes enter new marriages. Although those unions might influence a person's income, the act of getting married again does not necessarily alter existing child support orders. Courts will still look at the earnings of the biological...