Divorce

When couples in California get married, the last thing they want to think about is the possibility that their relationship may one day come to an end. For this reason, many couples choose to forgo a prenuptial agreement and leave things to chance. Unfortunately for...

According to research from the Council on Contemporary Families, in the past, women who had their first baby before marriage were more likely to get a divorce than women who got married first. However, California women may be happy to hear that this is no longer the...

California couples may be interested in a recent study that found that women are much likelier to file for divorce from their husbands than are men. Interestingly, the same study found there was no difference between women and men in who was more likely to initiate a...

Many people who go through a divorce in California do not know what to expect during the process. A divorce attorney may be able to help relieve some of the uncertainty by preparing a divorcing spouse for each step. Before a divorcing spouse can enlist the help of an...

Many California couples whose marriages are coming to an end find themselves confronting the divorce legal process for the first time. Even those on their second or third time through divorce court may overlook some important facts and details that could have major...

California family courts evaluate custody decisions in light of the needs and interests of the children that will be affected. Because the best interest of a child is a high priority, it is not a foregone conclusion that a parent with a past involving drug abuse,...

The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a landmark decision when they ruled that same-sex marriage is now legal in all states. All across the United States, same-sex couples have already gotten married or started to plan a wedding they didn't think they would have. Even...

Many marriages break up because of the involvement of a third party. Maybe there is an overly-influential in-law or a jealous ex looking to destroy a relationship. In many cases, however, this third party is a person with whom a spouse is having an extramarital...

Social media plays a bigger role in our relationships than ever before. Sites like Facebook serve as a means of connecting people and facilitating communication all across the world. It also can be an important factor when it comes to disputes between spouses....

At the beginning of a new year, it is quite common for people to make resolutions to be happier, healthier and more fulfilled. For many people, this means ending a broken or toxic relationship with their spouse. Going through a divorce can be one of the most...