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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
You and your spouse have come to the realization that the marriage just isn’t going to work out. Divorce is the conclusion that you’ve both arrived at. Divorce is often perceived in a negative light. Some say it amounts to breaking a sacred institution or giving up....
If there is one thing that you can rely on when you’re married to someone working in information technology, it’s that they understand digital assets. They may have NFTs, be using apps to buy stocks or have cryptocurrencies in their digital wallets. Sometimes, people...
We’ve seen divorcing celebrities vent their pain and anger at one another on social media. Often, it’s one spouse (usually the one who can’t move on) who takes this route while the other attempts to keep some semblance of privacy and civility. However, you don’t have...
One of the reasons that people choose not to get prenuptial agreements is that they think it's going to make divorce more likely. In some cases, they believe that their spouse is already thinking about divorce before the marriage. At the same time, they're worried...