Divorce laws in California, like your relationship, are complex. It is a no-fault state, but you could find yourself at fault if you are not careful when deciding financial issues. Your retirement account can be your most valuable asset heading into a divorce. How the...
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Year: 2019
What to do when co-parents cannot agree
Parenting is a rewarding but challenging process. You have to hold so much responsibility on your shoulders to provide the best experience you can for your child. However, it becomes even more difficult when you have a co-parent that challenges your every decision....
Seeking spousal support? Have support for your case
You've been with your spouse for many years, and you even stepped away from your career to raise your young children. Today, they're older, but you are still at home taking care of them after school and making sure they get to their afterschool activities.Over time,...
Younger couples signing prenup agreements
As California couples prepare for marriage, they think about their future lives; increasingly, for millennial couples, this includes signing a prenup to protect that future. According to a survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 62% of lawyers reported...
For marital success, initial happiness and finances matter
Many people assume that contentment in a marriage changes and possibly declines with time. However, this may not be the case. California residents might like to know more about a study concerning socioeconomic status and martial satisfaction.Studies already exist...
Gray divorces: Get help with this complex divorce
You and your spouse have been together for many years, and you spent them raising your children and growing your assets. Now, your children have left home, and you've found that you have little left in common.You're not alone in this situation. Many people have found...
Common myths about child custody, property and divorce
Some people in California who are considering divorce might feel that the end of the relationship is the fault of one person or the other. This is a common misconception. In most divorces, both people usually bear some measure of responsibility. If people do not...
Why divorce is more common in August
Research has found that August is a prime month for marriages in California and throughout the country to end. One reason is that many couples believe that the summer months will be the key to fixing their relationship. However, in most cases, this does not happen....
Choosing the right custody schedule: There are many options
You love seeing your kids, but you know that their other parent needs to see them, too. That's why you're both trying to work out a fair custody schedule.You spoke with your children, who are between the ages of 7 and 14, and they agreed that they'd like to go between...
Dealing with divorce later in life
In California and across the country, a growing number of people are choosing to divorce later in life. The phenomenon is often referred to as a "gray divorce". In the past 20 years, divorces involving couples aged 50 and older have more than doubled. While only 10%...