Co-parenting can be a challenging journey, but with the right approach and mindset, it can be a positive and nurturing experience for both you and your child, even if your approach to the situation is healthier than your co-parent’s. Ultimately, regardless of how...
Year: 2023
3 important steps for dividing real property during divorce
Couples in California often own a primary residence. However, many couples also own vacation homes or investment properties intended to generate household income that must be addressed when they divorce. Regardless of what type of property spouses are compelled to...
How a legal separation can help spouses who are living apart
California recognizes legal separation as well as divorce. Some couples choose to get a legal separation rather than end their marriage for religious or other reasons. However, for many couples, legal separation is a step toward divorce. Filing for legal separation is...
Divorcing military spouses and TRICARE coverage
If you’re married to a member of the military, you haven’t had to worry about health insurance, since you likely are covered under TRICARE, with your spouse as your sponsor. If you’re divorcing an active or retired service member (assuming you’re not also in the...
What should you do when your co-parent delays child support?
Child support is crucial in meeting a child's needs after a divorce. The California Child Support Services department can enforce child support orders. It also handles cases of parents who delay paying child support. Your co-parent may fall into this category. If this...
How can working from home affect custody arrangements?
Over the last few years, the working situation for many people has changed completely. For some, this has meant a switch from being in the office 9-5 to hybrid working or even being based permanently at home. While these shifts have proven to be beneficial for many in...
3 extra costs for teenagers that can cause co-parenting disputes
In many ways, raising teenagers is more hands-off than caring for younger children. Teenagers are largely capable of meeting their own needs and following basic rules, unlike younger children. However, there's a trade-off for the reduction in the direct supervision...
When can you modify child custody orders in California?
There is a reason child custody orders are not permanent. A substantial change in the child’s or parent’s life in the future may warrant a revision of the existing order, which is why the law allows modifications. Therefore, with sufficient reasons, a court can modify...
3 ways money can cause a divorce
Divorce rates are dropping in the U.S. as years go by. According to a 2019 report, California was among the states with the lowest number of divorces at a rate of 6.50% of divorced women per 1,000 married individuals. This may be because people are now waiting longer...
What will happen to your rental properties in a divorce?
Divorcing is tough. It may be a legal process but it’s also one that’s full of emotion and is personal to everyone involved. When it comes to dividing up your things, it can turn into a battle when you can’t agree. When you’ve accrued a number of rental properties...