Generally speaking, you never want to mention divorce to your children until it’s a guarantee. Don’t bring it up as a possible outcome or talk to them about how you and your spouse are mulling it over. This just makes children feel stressed and uncertain. They...
It is generally in your best interest to review your estate plan after ending your marriage. This ensures that a former spouse can't inherit property, serve as your executor or otherwise benefit from your estate. In California, a spouse is essentially disinherited by...
If you are going through a divorce, you might be concerned about how your assets will be divided. However, it is also important to consider how your debt will be divided. Since California is a community property state, the court may decide that debt acquired after...
If you're worried about how your assets will be passed down in California, a revocable trust can give you more control over the distribution of your assets, even after your death. Establishing a trust could also help you safeguard your assets while you're still alive...
Those who have gone through a divorce will likely tell you they felt overwhelmed by multiple challenging decisions they had to make throughout the process, although they’re happier now. Naturally, couples with children often find it difficult to agree on child custody...
Escalated emotions often surround the end of a marriage. No matter whether you and your spouse had a strained relationship for some time, or you realize your priorities no longer align, the shock of going your separate ways can take a toll on your health. Since...
Divorce has the potential to bring out the worst in even the kindest of people. When a former couple is battling over child custody, access to money and more, things can get contentious in a hurry. If you are going through a divorce in California, there are certain...
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...
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...
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...
