Running a business is a difficult task that requires you to focus on the difficult decisions that you have to make. You don't need anything standing in your way so finding out that you will have to divide your time between running the business and working through a...
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The end of your marriage doesn’t have to be contentious
Ending a marriage is a tough decision to make, especially if the marriage isn't a complete disaster. There are times when both spouses might agree that divorce is for the best. In these cases, there might be a chance that they can work together to come to the terms of...
Establishing paternity for unmarried parents in California
Some parents who weren't married when a child was born will need to establish paternity for that baby. This is done in two different ways, depending on the situation at hand. One of the ways is for them to sign a Declaration of Paternity, which can be done at the...
How can co-parents strengthen the situation?
The co-parenting relationship is one that might seem like it is easy in the beginning. As time rolls on, you might start to realize that you need to take steps to strengthen the relationship. This can be challenging, but it isn't impossible. One of the most important...
Ensure your prenuptial agreement is executed properly
When people decide that they are going to get married, they are likely going to focus on things like picking out the wedding colors and planning the honeymoon. They typically don't think to plan for divorce. This could prove to be a mistake for some people. For people...
Starting a post-divorce relationship can be challenging with kids
Parenting after a divorce is difficult sometimes. One situation that can make things more tense than normal is when you meet someone with whom you want to start a new life. When this happens and children are involved, you have to think of the kids. There are many...
Don’t become focused on the reasons for divorce, find solutions
A divorce is never easy, but going through one with children is even more complicated. Parents who are divorcing now might need to get their child custody issues sorted out quickly. Even though it seems like school just let out, the new academic year isn't too far...
Keep records if you pay or receive alimony
Spousal support is a factor in some divorces, but not all of them. There are several things that you have to consider when you think that your case might be one of the few that does have this component. If you find out that you will have to pay alimony or that you are...
A guardian ad litem serves an important purpose in custody cases
Not all child custody cases are resolved in an amicable manner. In some cases, the events that lead the parents to divorce are so contentious that they just can't be civil. In other cases, there are circumstances, such as drug addiction, that might make child custody...
Child custody cases have to be based on the child’s needs
Child custody cases can be a stressful situation for parents because they have to balance the child's needs with the possible options that come during the negotiation process. Many of these situations are resolved through mediation, which is beneficial for the parents...
