People who feel hurt or rejected will often lash out at the individual who inspired those negative emotions. Even someone who is usually calm and rational will have a breaking point where they will become enraged and reactive. For someone on the cusp of divorce, their...
Year: 2022
How an uncontested divorce works in California
In California, a divorce is commonly referred to as a "dissolution of marriage." When you decide to file for this, you have options. While most people may think of divorce the way they see it on television – arguments, conflicts and high stress – it doesn't have to be...
Social media etiquette for divorcing couples
Divorce is, without a doubt, a stressful and life-altering event. With so much going on, it makes sense to want someone to talk to. And it is this temptation that directs most people to their social media spaces. However, it’s important to understand that your social...
Divorce and your spouse’s retirement plan
Your spouse has a retirement plan through their employer. It’s part of the reason that they took the job, and the two of you have always planned to use that money to retire. It’s going to be enough to cover your projected costs. However, you and your spouse have begun...
Watch for signs that your divorce is impacting the children
Children thrive on consistency, which is why many take it so hard when their parents divorce. This major life change can make them feel uneasy and unstable. It’s up to the parents to help them feel better about what’s going on. One of the best things you can do when...
Is your spouse entitled to software in the divorce?
When you’re going through a divorce, you should know that a portion of your assets will likely be divided. If you have created software or run your own software company from home, you need to be aware that a portion of that business could be subject to division, too,...
What can happen if a parent fails to pay child support?
The California economy has seen better days. Everyone has financial hardships that affect their and their loved ones’ lives. Some people ignore these hardships, hoping they will resolve themselves. Unfortunately, this approach usually worsens an already unfavorable...
2 ways parents can improve their communications after divorce
While divorce can end personal interactions between ex-spouses, you will still need to communicate with your co-parent. When two people share children, they must coordinate to parent them cooperatively. If you are on reasonably good terms with your ex, you may...
What should you do with the house in a divorce?
A home is an asset. That is the bottom line to keep in mind when divorcing. Despite any emotional attachment you and your spouse may have to it, it is still just an asset. So losing it in the divorce is not the massive deal that some people think, provided you receive...
Why a 50/50 split isn’t always easy in a California divorce
California is what’s known as a “community property” state, so married couples share and share alike when it comes to any assets and debts they may have. It also means that when a couple divorces, those assets and debts are governed by the same principles – and...