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...
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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...
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...
Ways to protect your legacy when you remarry after divorce
A blended family begins when someone previously married or who has children from a prior relationship begins a relationship with another divorcee or someone who has children from their previous relationship or marriage. Blended families are more common now than they...
Is it time for you to consider divorce?
Maybe there's something wrong with your marriage and you know exactly what it is. Or maybe there's something wrong, but you can't quite place your finger on it. It's critical to have a firm grasp of why you're considering divorce, as this will help you decide what to...
Take these steps to prepare your finances for divorce
With the divorce process closing in on you, now's the time to prepare your finances accordingly. Neglecting to take the right steps will hold you back during your divorce, while also increasing the risk of a mistake. Here are five things you can do to prepare your...
When are the best times to propose a postnuptial agreement?
One of the main reasons why many engaged couples in California don’t create a prenuptial agreement is that they don’t want to believe in the possibility that they won’t be together someday. They think that if one of them brings it up, then one spouse might believe...
What are unmarried parents’ rights for child custody?
Unlike the baby boom generation that came before them, parents raising children in the 21st century are far more likely to be unmarried than their parents were. In fact, the number of unmarried parents has doubled since 1968, from 13% to 32% in 2017. About 15 million...
A prenup may be most important for your second marriage
If you are preparing to enter your second marriage, there may be valid reasons to consider getting a prenuptial agreement, even if you did not get a prenup before your first marriage. Some people are able to get away without a prenup when they are young, have no...
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