Divorce
The damaging effects of a high-conflict divorce on children
Frequent fighting is one of the top reasons behind a divorce in California. While it's good that the parents are ending the marriage to protect their kids from further damage, they must know that conflict during or after a divorce has a negative effect on children...
Are boys and girls affected differently by divorce?
Divorce wears heavily on all members of the family. When it comes to children, however, the effects can also be different based on their gender. And as California parents attempt to support and help their children through and after the process, this is an important...
The financially independent divorcee
Splitting up a marriage almost inevitably throws off your whole world. Everything gets put on hold - but your finances don't necessarily have to. Here's how to stay financially stable and independent in California after your marriage has come to an end. Money is the...
Why is life insurance necessary after a divorce?
Life insurance is a detail many divorcing couples have to deal with. A judge decides the terms of child support and alimony when couples can't settle. A California judge can order life insurance to cover any obligations of the paying parent. Life insurance allows the...
California is a community property state. What does that mean?
When you came into your marriage you likely had some property of your own, such as a car, electronics or even a house. And you likely had some debts, such as credit card debt or a car loan. Then, during your marriage, you continued to buy more things, earned an income...
Joint custody schedules with examples
If there are children involved, joint custody is one of many processes determined during a divorce. Joint custody is a legal arrangement where parents share both legal and physical custody of their children. Children in California will share time with each parent and...
Does the perfect divorce even exist?
Although there's no secret formula for the perfect divorce in California, you can still set yourself up for success in this challenging and often painful process. By taking certain steps and preparing yourself in a few key ways, you'll have some idea of what to expect...
How to handle your mortgage in a California divorce
Many California couples take out a mortgage together with the understanding they’ll be married for life to pay off the mortgage together. As a result, California residents have many questions about how to handle mortgages in a divorce. How is the mortgage split in a...
What effects can divorce have on children?
Divorce is a common occurrence for many California couples. However, if you have children, the end of your marriage can significantly affect them in a variety of ways. Their performance in school may suffer Children might show poor school performance while their...
Three important steps in the divorce process
In California, no one goes into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, but unfortunately, it does happen. If you are going through a divorce, it is important to make sure you are taking the necessary steps. Original petition for divorce This document officially...