In an ideal situation, marriage is about meeting the love of your life, tying the knot and living happily ever after “till death does you part.” Unfortunately, life is far from ideal. It is not uncommon for a marriage to end in a divorce. While the idea of discussing...
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Can a child choose the parent they want to live with?
During the divorce or separation process, one of the matters the couple will have to deal with is child custody and visitation arrangements. This is usually a difficult subject because of the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved. While most couples can reach...
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...
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...
Why your prenuptial agreement may be invalid
An invalid prenuptial agreement does not do you any good, even if you spent your entire marriage thinking that it was valid and that it was going to protect your assets during the divorce. The court can throw the agreement out for various reasons and make its own...
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...
Guidelines for determining child support
One of the biggest issues that divorcing couples with children may have to deal with is child support. Though intended to ensure that both parents contribute to maintain the children’s standard of living, discussions of child support can be emotional and contentious....
Marriage may also be a good business decision
Marriage has always been considered a sacred bond in society, predating many nations and even some core tenets of the law. Some believe that marriage has spiritual value, while others say it is an evolutionary response to creating a unit for raising children. One way...
How easy is it to adopt a child in California?
It may seem that family law is only for use in emotionally fraught situations like divorce or fights over child custody. But there is one vital function that should be bringing joy and hope to a family, and that is the growth of the family through adoption. Who can...
How to save money when co-parenting
When a marriage ends, and children are involved, ex-spouses must adapt and learn how to divide up their parenting responsibilities. Co-parenting can be challenging from an emotional as well as a financial perspective.In most cases, the breakup of a marriage results in...
