Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, especially when it comes to dividing assets accumulated during a marriage. For many couples, one of the most significant assets is their retirement savings. If you find yourself facing a divorce in California, you...
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Signs that your spouse is hiding assets in your divorce
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, and one aspect that often adds complexity is the division of assets. While transparency is morally imperative during this time, some spouses may attempt to conceal their financial holdings. Recognizing signs of potential...
Modifying a child support order in California
Child support is set at the time of divorce in California based on each parent’s income and the needs of the child. Of course, the needs of the child could change a lot in a few years. Income and living situations also can change over time. Child support orders - as...
Emotional abuse and domestic violence
One spouse's emotional abuse could inflict severe harm on a partner, leading to divorce. A partner's verbal tirades and painful comments may reach the point where a spouse feels concerned for their safety, resulting in requests for protective orders in a California...
How does California law divide debt during divorce?
Property division is often a contentious part of divorce proceedings. California is a community property state. Therefore, the court will divide all community property equally, including debts. Defining community vs. separate debt in divorce Any debt accumulated...
How collaborative divorces can be beneficial
Couples who end their marriages in California with a litigated divorce usually experience stress and hostility. Collaborative divorces involve negotiation and cooperation. Collaborative divorce definition Both soon-to-be ex-spouses work together from start to finish...
How is a child affected by their father being out of the picture?
Many things can determine how a California child grows up. Parents are a big factor in their child's upbringing and the type of adult they ultimately become. However, when a father is not involved in the child’s life, it can have several adverse effects. Decreased...
3 questions to help divorced co-parents
When California parents make the difficult decision to dissolve their marriage, the care of any children involved in the divorce is paramount. In the ideal scenario, divorces are amicable, and each parent commits to working with the other. When putting together your...
How to successfully co-parent adolescent children
Co-parenting after divorce can be quite challenging as California parents have to figure out how to deal with each other when communication might have broken down before and played a role in the end of their marriage. When they need to continue raising their...
What are the different types of child custody?
California divorced couples who have young children have a lot to consider. Child custody is one of the most emotional matters when parents end their relationship, and there are different types. Legal custody Legal custody means that a parent has the legal right to...