In a California divorce, people will need to be prepared for the future. A fundamental part of that includes being attentive about the past. Notably, that involves finances. While there might be a perception that a married couple will be aware of the financial...
Although a lot of divorce is about separating yourself from your spouse in an emotionally safe way, it’s also about preparing for the life ahead of you. That’s why it’s imperative that you know how to competently navigate property division, alimony, child custody and...
A child custody dispute can quickly become heated. This can create a lot of stress and uncertainty, leaving you concerned about your child’s future and your ability to build and maintain a relationship with them. While you’ll certainly need to be armed with compelling...
Let's say you were injured in an accident, you took legal action and you received a substantial out-of-court settlement. Now you're going through a divorce. Do you have to divide your settlement with your soon-to-be ex-spouse? The simple answer to this question is no,...
Once you file for divorce in California, you will likely have many issues to negotiate and resolve before your divorce can be finalized. Additionally, California has a six-month waiting period to finalize a divorce. Sometimes a temporary order is necessary to outline...
Almost 10 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land. Since then, same-sex couples across the country have had the same divorce rights as other couples. However, many same-sex divorces pose challenges that are rare or nonexistent in...
Your child custody order can dictate your relationship with your child. As a result, you want to secure as much time with your kid as possible, which can be an uphill battle when you have a contentious relationship with the child’s other parent. While you can seek to...
Gray divorce, meaning those that involve people aged 50 and older, are becoming more common. In fact, one study found that as many as 10% of divorces involve individuals who are 65 and older. While marriage dissolution in your golden years might give you the new lease...
Social media has become engrained in our everyday lives. It can help us remain connected with those we care about and those we’re interested in learning more about, and it can provide us with an outlet for emotions, both good and bad. Yet, your social media use can...
If you have minor children, you will need to have your child custody arrangement approved by the court as part of your divorce. Once a final custody order has been signed by the judge, both parents are legally required to follow the terms of the order. However, as...