Divorce

There are many things to think about when you get a divorce in California. While you may focus a lot on child custody and support payments, there are other things that could fall through the cracks. This does not mean they are not as important, though. One such thing...

How do you know if you're really ready for a divorce or not? After all, it's a single decision that will turn your entire world upside down -- so you want to be sure before you decide that you're really done with your marriage. Sometimes, the signs you're ready for a...

For a lot of divorcing couples, the question of who gets to keep the dog or cat (or any other pet) can be far more important than who gets to keep the living room furniture. Unfortunately, pets in most states are merely property under the law. That makes pet owners --...

Do you worry that your divorce will end up dragging along because you and your spouse can't agree on a specific issue that's related, like child support? If you live in California, you may be able to separate the issue that's holding things up from the issue of your...

The advent of social media has changed numerous things about American society -- including what many people see as infidelity. Traditional notions of infidelity required an actual physical dalliance between an unfaithful spouse and his or her romantic partner. Thanks...

Money can't buy happiness. Money also can't buy a lasting marriage. That's the official word from researchers, at least. According to a recent study by a number of economists, the costly trappings of a wedding, including an expensive engagement ring, are no barrier to...

As of 2015, same-sex marriages have been legal everywhere in the nation. That's great news. Unfortunately, however, not every marriage gets a happy ending. For same-sex couples that do divorce, the complicated history of same-sex marriages in the United States has a...

A lot of people eventually get a therapist if they're thinking about divorce...but they may not get exactly what they're looking for when they do. If you're looking for a therapist to tell you if you should give your marriage another shot or get a divorce, you'll...

Divorce is a family affair -- it affects everyone, including your children. There's bound to be some fear, grief and even anger on their part -- so how do you know if they're handling things in a healthy manner or not? There are a number of signs that your kids are...

When should you think about divorce? Is it when your marriage has been on the rocks for a year or longer? Should you start thinking about it after only a couple months of trouble? Attorneys have actually long advocated "divorce planning" in the form of prenuptial...