When parents divorce, one of the major things that needs to be discussed is child custody arrangements. Child custody determines each parent’s legal and physical rights over their children. Legal custody is a parent’s right to decide how their children are raised....
Year: 2023
January is coming. Time to file for divorce?
As family law attorneys, we notice a peculiar trend in our offices every year—January being a very popular month for divorce filings in the United States. There are many reasons this is true, and while it may seem shocking, after understanding the reasons behind this...
2 financial issues that can cause divorce
Divorce is often caused by financial issues in the couple’s life. There are certainly plenty of other reasons, from extramarital affairs to simply drifting apart over time, and money may not have anything to do with it. But there are also couples who may have a stable...
When should you seek to change a custody schedule?
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...
Types of marital property people fail to disclose in divorce
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...
Do you have to divide your inheritance during divorce?
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...
Navigating special parenting time for the holidays
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....
How does divorce impact your credit?
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...
Protect yourself if you are divorcing with clinical depression
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...
Do men or women file for divorce more often?
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...