During a divorce, taking care of the child’s needs is of utmost importance to the parents. Parents want and need to attend the best interests of the child, however, the best interests of the child has no single definition and varies for every family’s unique situation. Determining the child’s best interests can be even more… Continue reading →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
Debt during Divorce- Who is Responsible?
California is a community property state- this means that all property acquired during a marriage belongs to both spouses, including assets and debt. Debt belongs to both spouses even if only one spouse signed the paperwork for the debt. However, community property law defines separate property as property acquired before marriage or after separation. So,… Continue reading →