Your divorce may initiate a variety of challenges as you move on from your marriage. One of the difficulties you may have is dividing your property and your debts between you and your spouse. According to The Judicial Branch of California, the court system considers...
When you decide to end your marriage, you likely have questions about the process of divorce. Knowing what to expect can help ease some of the stress of this often difficult time. Review the basics about filing for divorce in California if you are preparing to...
When divorce is on the horizon, your top priority is undoubtedly the welfare of your children. You want to make sure you can take care of them properly and child support will certainly be a factor. Until you and your spouse decided to end your marriage, you probably...
Divorce is an event that can bring about unexpected changes for children. Parents make adjustments to their lifestyles that require them to live in separate households and inevitably share child custody and parenting time obligations. California law mandates that...
If your marriage is heading for an inevitable end, you may already be focusing on your financial future. While the law likely entitles you to half of the marital estate, you may also be eligible for spousal support, commonly called alimony. Often, spousal support...
California law states that in child custody matters, the primary standard must be the best interests of the child. The law does not state that one parent should generally receive sole physical custody, and nowhere does the law direct judges to favor mothers over...
Getting a lawyer, gathering financial documents, and updating your estate plan are essential things you should do in a divorce. These actions make a powerful impact on a divorce, but there are also things that you should not do that can have a significant effect on...
Sometimes the love runs out in a marriage, and there's nothing that will rekindle it. If this is the case, divorce may be your next best option. It can be a daunting and stressful experience but also offers a light at the end of the tunnel. Separation provides hope...
After your marriage ended, you and your ex-spouse decided to focus on raising good kids. While co-parenting works well in many situations, it requires diligent effort from both parents. If one parent sabotages the other’s parent-child relationship, the post-divorce...
When one spouse is unable to financially self-support after divorce, California may order the other spouse to pay spousal support. Sometimes called alimony, spousal support is usually a temporary order that helps the lower-earning partner pursue education or job...
