No two marriages are identical -- and the same can be said about divorces. Some divorcing spouses can remain calm and reach a divorce settlement quite quickly. For others, the process doesn’t always go so smoothly. Outlined below are some factors that can...
With limited exceptions for spouses with prenuptial agreements or clear proof of financial misconduct, adultery usually has very little influence on modern divorces. The courts usually do not give much weight to marital misconduct when making key determinations in...
Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell how your relationship is going. Hence, it is no surprise that some spouses find themselves caught off guard when their partner asks for a divorce. While most marriages have their ups and downs, it’s important to be proactive when...
For more divorced parents, the hardest thing about ending their marriage is the fact that they have to split their child’s time with their co-parent. It can be frustrating, too, to know that your co-parent often has to rely on a sitter for your children when it’s...
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....
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...
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...
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...