When we think about divorce, we often think about the cheating husband. Indeed, if one only got their divorce information from movies and TV, they would be under the impression that men are the primary drivers of divorce. However, in 2009, researchers sought out to...
California Family Law Blog
What are some post-divorce co-parenting tips?
It is often said that divorce is the first step to a fresh new life. Though, when kids are involved, divorce becomes the first step to a different life. This is because the ex-spouses are parents, which means they will be in each other’s lives for decades. This is why...
How does the spousal fiduciary duty impact divorce?
Most married couples probably don’t realize it, but California law imposes a legal duty on them and how they deal with each other. In a way, this duty can become more relevant once the couple has filed for divorce than it ever was during the marriage. So it’s...
The mental health assessment in your custody dispute?
The best interests determination in a child custody dispute is all-encompassing. The court is allowed to analyze nearly every aspect of your and your child’s life, as well as that of your child’s other parent. Therefore, if you’re facing a child custody dispute, then...
Joint legal custody: Where will your child go to school?
Sometimes, one parent is awarded sole physical and legal custody of a child. When this happens, decision-making is straightforward, since the parent can act unilaterally. But more often than not, joint legal custody is given to both parents. And depending on the...
Commingled property can increase the complexity of a divorce
Property division can be one of the most difficult issues in divorce, even under the best of circumstances. And if the couple has a lot of assets, and they have become intertwined throughout the marriage, it can be hard to tell who should keep what. The basics of...
Should pets be treated like the sofa in a divorce?
Pets are our funny, furry companions that provide us with companionship and unconditional love. This love becomes all the more meaningful if pet owners decide to divorce. When pet parents divorce, who gets to keep the pet? Pets as property? Prior to 2018, when it came...
When life changes can child support change as well?
Life is rarely static and a child support order that may have worked for parents in California may someday need to be modified to meet the changing needs of the child or to accommodate changes in either parent’s life. A parent can seek an increase or decrease in the...
What to expect if you file for divorce
Are you thinking about ending your marriage? It is okay if you are, and it is even more okay that you find yourself doing some research before pulling the trigger. It is wise to understand what you’re getting yourself into if you decide to pursue a divorce in the...
How do divorces later in life affect people’s finances?
During divorces in California, couples will need to split up the life that they shared together into two separate lives. They may need to make determinations regarding custody, parenting time and child support if they have minor children. They will also need to divide...
