Parents thinking about divorce are usually primarily concerned about their children. They are worried about how it will affect them, and more importantly, they are looking for ways to make the entire process easier. One way this can be done is through nesting, often...
Month: October 2020
The financial aspects of sharing joint custody after divorce
A divorce will inevitably bring significant financial changes to the lives of both spouses. Even with a comprehensive property division order and financial settlement, one parent may be surprised by the expenses often associated with sharing joint custody. This is a...
Reasons that a premarital agreement may be invalidated
Premarital agreements, often called prenuptial agreements or prenups, are legal contracts that individuals enter with their prospective spouses prior to walking down the aisle. These agreements stipulate matters related to the parties’ property and the financial...
When do California child support obligations end?
Child support is an important way for parents to provide for their children after they go through a divorce. When deciding how much child support a child should receive, a court will consider a number of factors related to the parents’ incomes, standard of living, and...
The overlooked expense of parenting together after divorce
When California parents go through a divorce, their primary concern is the well-being of their children. They want to provide stability and security well into the future, and one way many choose to do this is to co-parent. This type of custody plan allows the kids to...
Divorce talk on social media can lead to complications
California spouses often use their social media accounts to post pictures of their kids, reconnect with old friends, inform family of what they’re doing and meet new people. They may also use these accounts as an outlet for frustration and concerns, including during...
How to request a spousal or partner support order
In most marriages, one spouse makes more than the other. Sometimes though, this disparity can be so great that one spouse may fear poverty if they ask for a divorce. But, a spousal or partner support order can be ordered in a divorce or legal separation case, and even...
Clear thinking is critical for a strong post-divorce future
In the complex process of ending a marriage, it’s normal for emotions to run high and frustrations to take over the decision-making process. It’s not always easy to do so, but it’s critical for a California adult to set aside these momentary feelings and consider what...
Handling money well before and during divorce
When facing the end of a marriage, a California spouse is also facing significant financial adjustments. Finances and property division are some of the most contentious issues in any divorce, and the choices made during and after a divorce will affect a spouse’s...
Is a summary dissolution possible with my divorce?
Understandably, divorce in California is categorized as a complicated and acrimonious situation in general. This may be due to high-profile divorces in which people have significant income, assets, children and support disputes. However, some cases are relatively...