Parental alienation occurs when one parent manipulates their child with the intent of driving a wedge between the child and their other parent. This alienation can occur in several ways, including by lying to the child about the other parent, sharing intimate details...
Month: October 2023
Tips for dealing with sentimental assets in your divorce
As you navigate your divorce, you need to be focused on your financial stability in both the short-term and the long-term. Yet, there’s a lot more that goes into divorce than simply figuring out your finances. When it comes to property, you’ll also have to sort out...
You’ve been served with a divorce petition. Now what?
Being served with divorce papers can feel like a punch to the gut. It can leave your life feeling like it’s spinning out of control, and your financial future can hang in the balance. All of that stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, but you can get through this...
How exposure to domestic violence impacts children
Domestic violence is more common than many people realize, with some studies showing that about 25% of women and nearly 10% of men are subjected to it. Making matter worse is that children are oftentimes present when this violence occurs, which can have an extensive...
Starting the divorce process in California
There are many possible reasons why a couple may choose to get divorced. While some couples may have specific reasons for calling it quits, other may find that they simply have fallen out of love or no longer get along. In any case, once the decision to end your...
How is child support determined in California?
If you are getting a divorce, one parent may serve as primary custodial parent of the child and will be responsible for taking care of the child a majority of the time, while the other parent serves as non-custodial parent and is granted parenting time. In such cases,...