Today, more Americans than ever are choosing to live together rather than get married, which was made apparent in the Census data which showed that the number of live-in couples in the U.S. rose 25 percent between 2000 and 2010. It is important for unmarried couples to note that they do not have some of… Continue reading →
Co-Parenting like a Champ
Parenting after a divorce can have it’s own set of challenges. You just went through the divorce process, and you are ready to decompress and have a fresh start to your life, without your ex. However, you can’t cut off ties with your ex-spouse because you still have a child or children together. This can… Continue reading →
Divorce Education Programs
Divorce education is a way for the spouses to be able to take more responsibility for resolving their divorce related issues. Divorce is increasingly common these days, and families easily become dependent on the courts to settle matters involving child custody, visitation, child support, paternity, and emergency protective orders. It is becoming increasingly common for… Continue reading →
Child Custody Evaluations
When parents get a divorce, the divorce decree must cover all child care matters, including child custody, visitation, and child support. Sometimes, parents cannot agree on the terms on their own or with a mediator or attorney; if this is the case, the parents will have a trial to resolve disputes, and prior to the… Continue reading →
How to Financially Prepare for Divorce
The divorce process has many complicated issues to consider, but one of the most stressful factors can can your finances. From the cost of the divorce to actually dividing your assets, money issues can make an otherwise amicable divorce tense and difficult. The best way to avoid unnecessary stressors in your divorce is to financially… Continue reading →
Unmarried Parents and Child Support
In every state, parents are required to support their children. Therefore, parents are required to pay child support even if they were never married. If one parent financially supports the child more than the other, then the non-custodial parent will have to pay child support. Amount of support is determined depends on how much each… Continue reading →
Under What Circumstances will the Court Award Alimony in California?
Alimony or “spousal support” is when one spouse makes payments to another spouse after divorce or separation. It involves an agreement or court order that makes one spouse obligated to pay a specified amount to the other, and it should be filed before any actually payments are made to prevent disputes about payments or amount… Continue reading →
Modifications Allowed Post-Divorce
Deciding on terms in a divorce can be difficult and stressful. Sometimes, after the divorce is final, you may find the need to change certain terms. Some things, like property division, cannot be changed after divorce. Luckily, some terms can be changed or modified after divorce. Each modification has its own terms for qualification. 1…. Continue reading →
Protecting Kids from a Combative Ex
After a divorce, interacting with your spouse can be a source of frustration. You went through the end of a marriage, the divorce process, negotiating the terms of the divorce, and yet you still have to have regular contact with your spouse due to shared child custody. Unfortunately, sometimes an ex can be so difficult… Continue reading →
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