Year: 2018
The importance of DNA testing in child care matters
California parents who are not married when a child is born may need to establish paternity. After paternity is established, a child support order will be created. DNA tests are considered to be almost 100 percent reliable, and they can be done either by taking a...
Kids and divorce during the holidays
Even amicable divorces can be difficult on parents and children in California. All parties often experience real sadness and, in many cases, anger over the dissolution of a marriage. These emotions can surface during the holiday season, particularly during the first...
How “nesting” may ease the divorce transition for children
For parents in California who divorce, there's no denying the fact that the end of a marriage can affect children. Typically, most parents want to minimize the stress that often goes along with legally splitting as much as possible regardless of how they may feel...
Divorce and financial planning
Many couples in California who hoped that their marriage would last a lifetime end up getting divorced. Divorce can be quite costly. There are several ways that divorcing spouses can avoid setting themselves up for future financial failure. Divorce litigants should...
How parents can help their children during divorce
Divorce does not automatically mean trauma for children. While it can be a difficult time for both parents and children, parents in California can also help children build resilience during divorce and find happiness. One important element is keeping as many things in...
Alimony, child support and the TCJA
Couples in California who are considering getting a divorce may need to consider how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact their lives after their divorce if their divorce agreement is signed after 2018. There are number of provisions in the legislation that include...
Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements promote communication
Prenuptial agreements have emerged as an acceptable method for couples from all types of backgrounds in California to talk about financial issues. Poor communication and money disputes represent two of the top motivations for divorces. However, discussing divorce...
Reasons for divorce among older couples
Statistics suggest that more and more older spouses in California are considering divorce. The divorce rate for adults 65 and older has tripled since 1990. For the 50 and older age group, it has doubled during the same time frame. While some might assume that this...
How the kids of divorced parents can deal with a new school year
At the start of every school year, California kids have to deal with a host of new challenges. Unfortunately, children of divorced parents face additional hurdles as they begin the school year. By planning ahead, however, divorced parents can help to minimize their...
How child support cases may differ
When parents in California get a divorce, one may be required to pay child support. In some cases, a parent will pay support directly to the other while in other cases, payments may go through the state child support system. There are actually several different kinds...