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You never wanted to get a divorce while your child was still under your roof, but obstacles in your marriage have become too much. You and your spouse agree that it's time to get a divorce, but you aren't sure how to handle custody. Your spouse wants to take a job a...
When California couples get a divorce, there are a number of tax considerations they should keep in mind. If the divorce was finalized by the last day of the year, the couple should file their tax returns separately. Couples whose divorce was not yet final, even if...
While children often have no real say in a divorce, when your kids reach older ages, they begin to have a lot to say about your relationships and how you handle them. When your children are teens, they begin to have their own opinions and ideas of how their life is...
There's a point in some relationships where at least one person understands that it's no longer working. In some cases, it's possible to save a marriage, but in others, a divorce is the only real option.Before you decide that divorce is the only option for you, you...
There's no question about it: Divorce is stressful. It's emotionally, physically and socially draining in many ways. Fortunately, there are methods to reduce stress during a divorce, so you can get back to your normal life as soon as possible.From letting go of...
Even though a California couple may divorce, one spouse could still be able to claim Social Security benefits on the other's earnings. However, the marriage must have lasted for at least 10 years. Also, the ex must have earned significantly more income than the spouse...
When you're in a young relationship, you may start to collect assets. Early in your marriage, it's unlikely that you'll have many high-value assets. You might have a starter home, which costs a fair amount but nothing extreme, televisions, cars and few other major...
During the holidays, it can be hard to manage all the things going on in your life on top of a divorce. Remember, you're not the only person struggling, though. For your children, the divorce makes the holidays uncertain, so it's a good idea to talk to them early and...
As someone in your 30s, you've been married long enough to assume that all is going well. You know your partner and have started a family. You have a good start on retirement and are moving up in your job.When your partner decided it's time for a divorce, you were...
Divorce is rarely simple, but, in California, it can prove far more complex and devastating than spouses may expect. This is particularly true for individuals who face divorce and also own a business.California is a community property state, which means that divorcing...
