When you file for divorce in California, you will have to treat most of your property like community property. State law makes all of your income and major assets acquired during the marriage shared property between you and your spouse that you will have to split when...
Trying to secure a fair outcome in a California divorce can be a difficult process. You may not know much about your household finances, especially if you have always let your spouse pay the bills or file your tax return. That lack of information will put you at a...
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...
When you’re going through a divorce, your primary concern may be getting custody of your child. Your child needs to be in a home and environment that is comfortable and safe. There are myths that hurt fathers looking to seek custody. Here are three and what you should...
A divorce is a significant event in the lives of former spouses. The process can be challenging initially, but former partners can come through the other side and build a better future. If they have children together, they may even be able to remain amicable as...
If you’ve recently divorced, you will have to get used to co-parenting. Even though you have parented together for years, co-parenting when separated comes with some unique challenges. It can be even more challenging if your breakup was unpleasant. You need to find a...
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...
Americans seem to be more divided than ever regarding political, social and even health issues. Many of those divisions have caused serious rifts within families. Some families have become so divided that people are considering leaving children out of their will and...
A will is a legal document that speaks for you when you pass on. Through your will, you can articulate your wishes with respect to how you want your assets to be distributed. Among other functions, you can also identify a guardian for your young kids should you die or...
When you get divorced, the proceedings can fall into one of two categories: a contested divorce or an uncontested divorce. This will change some key factors about how the process plays out, so it's important to know where you stand. Some people make the mistake of...
