Having a solid estate plan in place is a step in the right direction. However, changes in your circumstances may need you to relook at the strategies you have in place – and every estate plan needs to be reviewed from time to time. Generally, it is recommended to...
Year: 2021
3 things you might overlook in your estate plan
If someone mentions estate planning, what springs to mind? Perhaps how to leave your assets to your family while paying as little in taxes as possible? That is a crucial aspect of any estate plan, but there is much more to it than that. Let’s say you have a spouse and...
What happens to your student loans in a California divorce?
It is common for divorcing spouses to disagree about what happens with their property. Usually, these disputes focus on assets, like retirement savings accounts and real estate. However, couples can also find themselves bitterly fighting over what happens to their...
The unique challenges of a post-50 divorce
Most people associate divorce with younger couples, but the prevalence of divorce after the age of 50 is increasing. Some don’t realize just how much of an impact divorce has on these individuals. Informally, divorce within this age group is known as a "gray...
You must protect your children’s inheritance if you remarry
Blended families involve people who already have children falling in love and getting married. There are numerous complications that arise from combining two households that already include children. With all of the family drama and adjustments taking place, you may...
When can you modify child custody in California?
Court decrees always feel final. Fortunately, California judicial system understands that life can change unexpectedly, and the court may modify an existing court order if this is appropriate – especially if the matter involves a child. If you and your child’s parent...
Can you stop a child from seeing your ex’s new partner?
Once you get divorced, you likely have to share custody and parenting time with your ex. There are cases where sole custody is given to just one parent, but they are rare. It is usually shared. Of course, neither you nor your ex may stay single forever. If your ex...
What are the 2 kinds of custody available in California?
If you were to ask a random person the two main forms of custody in California, they might say sole custody and shared or joint custody. While those are ways for the courts to divide custody when parents separate or divorce, they are not actually the two different...
How birdnesting can make divorce easier for your children
Divorce trends come and go, but some become common practices because of how beneficial they are. Although some people scoff at the concept of birdnesting because it can be stressful for parents and expensive, it can be an excellent solution for some families. ...
Where do children live before divorce?
During your marriage, the children live with you and your spouse in your family home. After divorce, they will likely live with you and your ex on alternating schedules, as most couples share custody. The custody order tells you when they should live with you and when...