The end of a marriage can have a negative effect on every part of a person’s life, including the relationship with their employer and co-workers. If someone has an impeccable work record and reputation, divorce can eat away at their focus and work-related...
Year: 2019
How to prepare and ask your spouse for a divorce
Asking your spouse for a divorce is sure to be one of the most difficult and tense conversations you ever have. Even if the both of you understand that divorce is the best option for moving forward, it's never easy to have this conversation. Here are a few things you...
When are the best times to propose a postnuptial agreement?
One of the main reasons why many engaged couples in California don’t create a prenuptial agreement is that they don’t want to believe in the possibility that they won’t be together someday. They think that if one of them brings it up, then one spouse might believe...
What are unmarried parents’ rights for child custody?
Unlike the baby boom generation that came before them, parents raising children in the 21st century are far more likely to be unmarried than their parents were. In fact, the number of unmarried parents has doubled since 1968, from 13% to 32% in 2017. About 15 million...
A prenup may be most important for your second marriage
If you are preparing to enter your second marriage, there may be valid reasons to consider getting a prenuptial agreement, even if you did not get a prenup before your first marriage. Some people are able to get away without a prenup when they are young, have no...
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EXPERIENCING DIVORCE STRESS? 3 WAYS TO COPE
In the long term, your divorce is likely to be beneficial to both you and your ex-spouse. In the short term, however, divorce is a stressful process that can take its toll on your physical and mental well-being. At the law office of Stephen W. Penn and Associates, we...
WHAT IS THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE?
Sometimes, couples come to a point in the relationship where one or both parties decide that it is time for it to end. California is a "no-fault" state, meaning one spouse can dissolve a marriage without the other spouse's consent, and that no reason needs to be given...
CAN DIVORCE MEDIATION HELP WITH CUSTODY?
Californian parents have to decide what sort of custody arrangements they want for their family after the divorce. This can certainly be one of the most harrowing things to figure out, but fortunately, you don't have to muddle through it alone.Encyclopedia.com states...
CONSIDER YOUR CHILDREN’S AGES WHEN DEVELOPING A PARENTING PLAN
As you and your ex-spouse develop a parenting plan, your children's needs should be paramount. However, this can be difficult because each child's needs may be different.Each child's needs can vary based on his or her relationships, personalities, experiences and age....