The do-it-yourself divorce might seem like a good idea until you realize how intensive the paperwork is for this process in California. The process is cumbersome enough when you don't have children or assets to consider, but when those are present, it becomes much...
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Bill signed by Governor Brown helps some parents with child care
Imagine being stuck in a marriage just because you can't afford child care and you can't get help learning English as a second language. This is the case for many men and women in this state who aren't native English speakers. There isn't any reason for a person who...
Infidelity doesn’t have to end a marriage
There are many things that can lead to the end of a marriage. One of these is a cheating spouse. While some people might think that a cheating spouse is an automatic marriage ending event, this isn't the case. It is possible to move past infidelity if both spouses are...
Could your choice of friends be straining your marriage?
Most California couples fall in love with each other and that's why they want to get married. Conversely, they don't necessarily have to fall in love with each other's friends. Perhaps your wife has a BFF who takes her out dancing all night long. Perhaps your husband...
Divorce cases must be handled in a personalized manner
We've recently discussed several points that come into the picture during divorce cases. One thing that is certain is that all divorce cases are individual matters that have unique circumstances. This is why you can't count on what happened in someone else's divorce...
Many factors impact spousal support
There are some divorces that include one party asking that the other party pay alimony. This isn't something that is done automatically. If you think that you are due spousal support or if your ex is asking for this monetary support, you might have some questions...
Social media requires care if you are co-parenting
When you are co-parenting a child, you need to be careful of what you do on social media. This isn't because you need to worry about what your ex is going to see. If you and your ex are co-parenting, it is likely that the two of you get along but you should make sure...
Think about how you might be able to resolve child custody issues
We recently discussed some of the challenges that are facing co-parents. All of these issues can also impact the children, especially if the children are being forced to endure their parents arguing on a constant basis. One thing that you need to remember is that your...
Make sane decisions during the course of your divorce
Your divorce might make you feel like you are going crazy, but that doesn't mean that you have to make crazy decisions. Instead, you can think carefully about each decision that you have so you are making decisions that are in your best interests. As you go through...
Learn how a journal can help you during a divorce
Going through a divorce, you might have more thoughts going through your mind than you can handle. One way to help you to work through these thoughts is to start journaling. A journal is a private place for you to organize your thoughts. Where you keep your journal is...
