Year: 2025
Can spousal support end early if life circumstances change?
Spousal support, also called alimony, helps one spouse maintain financial stability after divorce. In California, these payments do not always last forever. When life changes significantly, the court can review the order. These rules help both people plan ahead. When...
How can you help your kids thrive during holidays after divorce?
Divorce can change every aspect of a child’s life. Many kids learned how to cope with the daily changes rather quickly, but there may be some concern about what happens during the winter holiday season. For children who were accustomed to having both parents for these...
How does property division work in a high-net-worth divorce?
Divorces involving high-net-worth individuals in California can be more complex, especially when it comes to property division. In these cases, a variety of assets, including real estate, investments, and businesses, may be at stake. Understanding how the state...
Reasons NOT to keep the house after divorce
There are certainly some valid reasons to keep your home if you get divorced. Maybe it is a significant financial investment, and you know you can make a lot of money selling it in the future. Maybe you just want to have a stable living situation for yourself and your...
How does a court determine child custody?
A child custody arrangement is an essential legal document that allows parents to retain custody of their children after a divorce. Divorcing parents can negotiate the terms of a child custody arrangement without going to court. However, if parents cannot reach an...
Can a parent deny visitation over unpaid child support?
The courts order child support to ensure that children have their needs met. Factors including the difference in parental income, the breakdown of parenting time and the unique needs of the children influence the amount of support a parent pays. Frequently, parents...
What is a gray divorce?
Divorce can happen to couples at any age. There are couples who get married in their teens or early 20s and get divorced relatively quickly, and there are also couples who stay married into their 60s or 70s before they decide to get a divorce. A gray divorce refers to...
Can you still run a business together if you get a divorce?
Many couples would never dream of setting up a business with the person they are married to, or marrying the person they run a business with. Yet, for many couples, it is an excellent arrangement. If those couples decide to divorce, they have a difficult choice to...
Will your divorce affect your teen’s financial aid for college?
Divorce can have a significant impact on a family's financial picture, and that includes how financial aid for college is determined. If you have a teenager who will soon be applying to college, it's important to understand how divorce may affect their eligibility...
Can you get custody back? What to know after a court decision
If a judge decided you should no longer have custody, it likely came down to serious concerns about the child’s safety or stability or because you failed to meet their needs. However, it’s not the end of the road. You can regain custody, depending on your specific...