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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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 does accommodation affect custody in California?
When you are going through a divorce or separation where children are involved, you will have to establish where the children will spend their time in the future. In most circumstances, spending a portion of time with each parent is in the best interests of the child....
The purpose of child support: More than necessities
Child support is sometimes a point of contention in divorce, but it really shouldn't be. It's there to support the healthy growth of a child who now has to live in two separate homes with his or her parents. In most cases, the child has a primary caretaker, either his...
How to divide assets when a marriage ends
When a married couple in California or anywhere else gets a divorce, marital property is divided according to state law. If a marital home needs to be divided, the couple could sell it and divide the proceeds. If the home is sold at a loss, it may then be necessary to...
Keeping children first during the holidays
For Californians who are going through divorces, the holidays can be especially difficult. If they share children, they should remember that the holidays are likewise difficult for the children. By keeping the kids in mind, the parents might make the holidays less...
Child custody and co-parenting after divorce
Divorce can always be a challenge for couples in California, which can be accentuated when an estranged couple has children and will be having an ongoing co-parenting relationship. A strong co-parenting relationship can be essential for the psychological and physical...
Separating credit during a divorce
In many situations, separating one's credit from a spouse during a California divorce can be complicated. However, it is important to take the steps necessary to separate one's finances so that it will be easier to begin establishing a favorable credit record in one's...
How supervised visitation works
Parents in California who are divorced might wonder what is involved in supervised visitation. Supervised visitation is generally ordered when a parent is considered unfit in some way. This might be because of domestic abuse, mental illness or addiction. Supervised...
Financial planning is key to a fair divorce
Marriage offers some financial advantages. Couples typically pay less in taxes than single people, they share the cost of housing and spend less on food than they would if they lived alone. When a California couple separates, however, each spouse has to learn to live...