The presence of children is one reason commonly cited by unhappy couples who decide to stay together. However, staying in a toxic relationship may actually do more harm to your kids than getting a divorce. California law generally allows both parents to maintain a...
Divorce can be a challenging time for any couple in California. Even in situations where both parties agree that a divorce is necessary, the process itself is often stressful. Knowing about the four main legal issues surrounding divorce can be essential to preparing...
If you are in the process of divorcing your California spouse, one of the main concerns you probably have is about finances. You should start to prepare and organize your finances, helping you plan for your future as a single person. Start with a budget After a...
Going through a divorce is among the most stressful circumstances in a person's life, and people are at risk of making irrational decisions when under stress. Managing stress can have a significant impact on the outcome of a divorce in California, which makes it...
Many California couples who get married do so with the intent of building a long-lasting future together. They set up investments and retirement accounts with the idea that they’ll get to equally benefit from them. Sometimes life has other plans though. In a divorce,...
Once you've hit 50 in California, you've no doubt seen a lot in life. This often means that you handle things differently that your younger self would have - even the hardest and most serious aspects of life, such as divorce. Watch out for special issues Still,...
In California, marital assets are community property and in most cases divided equally during a divorce. This can become a problem if you own a business and want to protect it during the process. While there are cases where the best option is to sell the business,...
Divorce can be both costly and lengthy. For some California couples, the process itself can become more expensive if it is disorganized and chaotic. However, when you take steps to prepare for the process, you can make it more streamlined and efficient. Gather your...
Deciding to end your marriage is a hard decision. Telling your children about it might be even more difficult. But as parents in California have discovered, the way you approach the topic can help them begin to accept and understand the coming changes. The...
When you're going through a divorce in California, you might think that you should just divide everything that you own in half so that each person has something or so that each person has their own belongings. However, there are a few mistakes that you could make by...
