The decision to divorce is typically emotionally-charged. These strong feelings can make an already difficult process even more challenging. It's important to learn to work past upset feelings to make rational decisions during proceedings.Here are a few examples of...
Month: May 2019
AVOID COMPETING AGAINST YOUR EX FOR THE CHILDREN
After going through a divorce, you probably won't think too highly of your ex-spouse. The children you share with your ex, however, are your world. These conflicting feelings sometimes motivate ex-spouses against one another for the love of their children.Competing...
WHAT ESTATE PLANNING UPDATES SHOULD YOU CONSIDER DURING DIVORCE?
Your life changes significantly during divorce, and you need your estate plan to keep up. The planning that worked during your marriage will probably not make sense now. If you are going through divorce in California, now is the time to decide the estate planning...
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO ANSWER A DIVORCE PETITION
Because California is a no-fault divorce state, either you or your spouse can decide to dissolve the marriage at any time, for any reason or for no reason. Your spouse does not need to gain your consent to petition for divorce, nor does he or she necessarily even need...
CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS COME FIRST IN CUSTODY DECISIONS
Whether you and your spouse reach an agreement on child custody or a court must decide the custody arrangement, your child's best interests should be the main consideration in the type of arrangement that is chosen. As parents, you and your spouse are probably the two...
WHAT DIFFERENT FORMS CAN ABUSE TAKE?
It can be difficult to recognize when you are a victim of domestic violence or abuse in California. One of the reasons for this is that the treatment you receive can alter your perceptions, but another reason is that abuse does not always take a recognizable form,...
