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...
Year: 2019
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,...
What can I spend child support on?
As a divorced California parent, your children’s other parent likely pays you child support every month. But what can you spend that money on?FindLaw explains that since the whole purpose of child support is to provide your children with the same standard of living...
Rebuilding trust after a tough divorce
We know how draining divorce can be, not only from a financial point of view but also in terms of your finances and your emotions. For some people, a marriage falling apart can make it very hard for them to trust others. For example, those who were cheated on by their...
What factors are considered when setting child support?
Whether you are currently going through the divorce process, or you are simply considering filing for divorce, there are a myriad of issues to tackle. Child support is one of the issues that must be looked at when terminating a marriage. It is important that children...
Do my step children have inheritance rights?
If an unforeseen accident takes your life, your estate should be left to your family to settle. However, this process may not be as clear for blended families. In fact, without certain provisions, some family members could be completely excluded from the probate...
How much does a divorce cost in California?
Divorce is a notoriously expensive process. Even spouses who attempt to cut costs and remain as frugal as possible may find themselves with hefty bills that contribute to their stress. Many people who decide to divorce must brace themselves for the impact that this...