When dealing with divorce cases, most judges in California prefer to give parents joint custody of their children. Ideally, this gives both parents an equal amount of time with their child so they can raise their child as they see fit. Some parents opt for an...
Year: 2020
What California residents should know about estate planning
The circumstances that lead to a second or third marriage tend to be significantly different than those that compel you to marry your original spouse. For instance, there is a good chance that both you and your new spouse have children or are bringing significant...
Can you predict a divorce before it happens?
If you're thinking about filing for divorce in California, you might be asking yourself why you didn't see this coming. As you look back on your relationship, you start to notice all the red flags that you didn't notice before. How can you keep this from happening in...
How can filing for divorce help you save money?
Divorces aren't known for being affordable. If your divorce goes to court, you could end up spending thousands of dollars on court and attorney fees. However, filing for divorce can also have certain financial benefits. If you get divorced, you might find that you're...
Estate-planning updates to consider upon remarriage
With a growing number of "gray divorces" occurring in California and other U.S. states, remarriage has become more common among seniors. With wedding plans underway, it can be easy for couples who are remarrying to neglect thinking about updating their estate plans....
Estate planning for remarriage later in life
A growing number of people in California are deciding to divorce later in life. As people live longer, healthier lives, they may also be more open to planning a new future, dating and remarriage. However, when seniors remarry, they may have special concerns about...
Child custody and visitation transportation
Child custody in California offers you an opportunity to make a plan for visitation transportation. This type of agreement needs to be included in your parenting plan. During and after a divorce, you and your children are negatively affected by the proceedings. For...
Creating the perfect parenting plan for busy California families
Co-parenting can be challenging. That's all the more reason to set up a parenting schedule that works for everyone involved. While the logistics of transferring a child between households can be complicated, there are solutions for co-parents. What to think about...
Why women are more likely to file for divorce than men
The standing stereotype among California residents is that women are often more interested in settling down for marriage than men. And while there is some historical truth to this stereotype, many people may be surprised to know that women are also the most likely...
How to negotiate a visitation schedule for infants in California
A very challenging aspect of going through a divorce can be figuring out a visitation schedule for a newly born infant. Most parents will be reluctant to hand their child over to their former spouse, particularly for long periods of time. However, there are steps that...