More Americans than ever are choosing to cohabitate (live together) before, or rather than, getting married. According to a survey released by the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly half of women 15 to 44 years old cohabitated outside of marriage between 2006 and 2010, compared with 43 percent in 2002 and 34 percent in… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Divorce’
Recognized Grounds for Divorce in California
The court does not take divorce lightly, as it has a serious and long-lasting impact on the couple. This is why when you ask the court to grant you a divorce, you must present your reasons for it. This is true whether it is a fault or no-fault divorce. In a “no fault” divorce, the… 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 →
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 →
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 →