One of the first questions parents ask if they file for divorce is who will have custody of their children, or “parenting time” as it is called in California. Any parenting time arrangements should be reasonable. What reasonable means can be determined by the parents...
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Top reasons to seek a child custody modification
A child custody dispute can quickly become heated. You and your child’s other parent may each think you know what’s best for your kid, which can cause disagreements over everything from discipline to schooling and religious upbringing. But you might breathe a sigh of...
Incorporating vacation plans into your parenting plan
Newly separated couples with children often have a hard time coordinating their schedules when they no longer live in the same house. Parents will have to come up with a child custody arrangement that works well for both of them while still prioritizing the child....
Do I have to pay my spouse’s debts if we divorce?
One of the most complicated aspects of property division during a California divorce is dividing up debts. If you have not yet filed for divorce, it might be best to try to pay off as much of your debt as possible before filing for divorce to make the process less...
Expect a high-conflict divorce if your spouse is a narcissist
Some divorces are easier to withstand than others. While any divorce has its ups and downs, some divorcees are lucky to keep their divorce friendly, or at least business-like, so they can cooperatively settle their issues and move their separate ways. Some divorces...
Co-parenting during graduation season
As your child gets older there will be many milestones, such as graduation from middle school or high school. Naturally, you want to share these experiences with them and participate in their special day. If you are in a co-parenting relationship, events like...
Consider a prenup this wedding season
Statistics show many couples are getting married and remarrying later in life, which lead to more serious financial consequences should the marriage end in divorce. Fortunately, statistics also show more Americans are signing premarital or prenuptial agreements to...
My ex got a raise, can they pay more in child support?
Changes in a child’s or their parents’ lives could occur in years or even just months after the court issues a child support order. Sometimes, those life changes warrant an increase or decrease in support. One of those circumstances is a parent’s change in income....
Should a divorced couple keep running a business together?
California couples who own and run a business together may do everything possible to avoid a divorce. Even though the marriage is over on a personal level, the fear of losing the business can keep many couples in bad marriages. If this sounds like you, you have...
Why choose arbitration over mediation for your divorce?
Mediation and arbitration allow divorcing spouses to settle their disputes privately. In mediation, a neutral third party will help you and your ex-spouse communicate so that you may find a resolution together. However, any settlements made during mediation are not...