Effective co-parenting is vital for ensuring the well-being of children and parents alike. However, co-parenting during and after a divorce can be a daunting and highly emotional task. If you are facing a divorce, how can you enhance your co-parenting setup? In...
When couples tie the knot, some often consider prenuptial agreements as a safeguard for their assets. These legal documents, signed before marriage, outline how property and finances will be divided if the union ends in divorce. However, life is unpredictable and...
In California, there is the presumption that divorced parents will automatically have joint custody of their children. While this is often the case, the court can award sole custody whenever it shows this is in the child's best interests. Equal custody sharing does...
For any parent going through a divorce, child custody is often the most critical and challenging aspect of the process. The uncertainty and anxiety surrounding this complex issue can understandably feel overwhelming. In California, child custody centers on two key...
The financial implications of your divorce can be significant. The property division process alone can leave you without many of the assets you’ve come to rely upon, and your retirement accounts can be depleted to the point that you’re unsure if you’ll be able to...
Any of our readers in California who have been involved in a family law dispute that involves children have probably heard the term “the best interests of the child.” In child custody disputes in particular, this legal term reigns supreme. Even if the parents seem to...
In California, you can relocate with your child if the move will not affect the custody orders between you and your spouse. However, you must discuss your relocation plan with the other parent before leaving with your child. If your move interferes with the custody...
Divorcing or separating from someone you share a child with is never easy. Although you know separation is best for you and your co-parent, you might naturally still worry about the impact on your children. You might do everything you can to make the transition easy...
Californians who are about to get divorced have many questions. One of the most frequently asked questions is about the obligation to pay alimony if the marriage has lasted more than 10 years. Often called the “10-year rule,” this mythical doctrine states that the...
In California divorces, people can get caught up in the complexities of the case, what they hope to receive in terms of property division, think about child custody and parenting time, and wonder whether there will be spousal support. This can obscure the most basic...