Estranged California parents need to prioritize the best interests of their children after a divorce. This means understanding that the other parent is important to the child despite the differences between the parents. Parents should allow their children to talk...
Comprehensive Solutions to Difficult Family Law Issues
Month: July 2018
Yes, the courts will divide your debts in a California divorce
The average couple considering divorce probably doesn't agree on what fair terms for that look like. For many couples, property division is the most contentious issue other than child custody in a divorce. Each spouse may have his or her idea about what is fair, and...
How joint custody impacts child support payments
When a parent in California gets joint custody, they share time with their children with the other parent. Essentially, both parents are responsible for the emotional, financial and educational well-being of the child. This may cause some divorcing parents to wonder...
The effects of money issues before and after divorce
For many California parents whose marriages end in divorce, money issues play a significant role in the separation. For some of them, financial issues continue to impact their interactions and decisions even after the divorce papers are signed. When these decisions...
Considerations for a sharing holiday time with your co-parent
Every family looks forward to the big celebrations like Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Easter, birthdays and more. However, when you're a co-parent, it means that you probably won't be able to spend all of these holidays with your kids.On some holidays, your...
How money problems can lead to divorce
Issues around finances could mean trouble for some marriages in California. A lack of communication about money usually leads to problems at some point. Couples may be able to avoid this by having monthly meetings in which they talk about finances and review spending...
Divorce’s effect on retirement planning
When people in California make the decision to divorce, especially after years of marriage, it can have an effect on their plans and readiness for retirement. In many cases, retirement funds are among the largest marital assets shared by a couple, and the division...