A child custody schedule determines how much time you and your child’s other parents spend with your child. This schedule is often made early in the divorce process. Adjusting to a custody schedule can be difficult, especially if it appears it won’t work at all. Here...
Divorce can be a stressful and complicated process, especially when it comes to dividing marital property under California community property law. Both parties must disclose their financial assets to ensure a fair settlement, but some people try to circumvent property...
For years, you felt like you were trapped in your marriage. The problem was strictly financial. You knew that you did not earn enough money to make ends meet on your own. Only by having two incomes could you provide for yourself, so you didn’t feel that you had any...
Holidays and visits from out-of-town guests challenge the co-parenting balance. These events often come with memories that last a lifetime, which is why many divorced parents grapple with whether to switch parenting time to accommodate these special occasions or not....
Divorce can be a life-changing event in many ways, and it can have far-reaching impacts beyond the emotional and familial aspects. One area often overlooked is how divorce can affect your credit. While most people are primarily focused on assets and custody, the...
You probably know that getting a divorce can cause people to feel depressed and anxious, but what if you already suffer from diagnosed clinical depression? As you might expect, life events like divorce can kick a major depressive disorder into overdrive. Your rights...
Both men and women have the ability to file for divorce. Gender has no bearing on this at all, and no-fault divorce laws mean that neither person needs to prove that the other person is at fault. It is possible to dissolve a relationship simply due to irreconcilable...
Divorcing in California means that a married couple needs to address multiple practical considerations. If they have children, they will need to make arrangements for sharing parenting time. They will also need to find a way to divide their assets. Couples tend to...
When you get married, you and your spouse begin planning for your future, including your retirement. But what happens when your retirement plans no longer include each other? What happens to the money the two of you put aside for retirement? What if only one of you...
The wedding planning process is often characterized by joy and optimism. After all, you’ve finally met “The One” and you can’t wait to spend the rest of your life with them. The truth is, however, that not all marriages last a lifetime. A prenuptial agreement is a...