Vista Family Law Blog
Setting healthy boundaries during your divorce
A lot of divorces end up being highly conflictual. The stress of the process can invade every nook and cranny of your life, too, making it difficult to live your daily life. While you might be tempted to rush through your divorce to put it all to rest, doing so can...
What is the role of income in determining child support?
Navigating the complexities of child support can be daunting for parents. One of the most critical factors that affect child support decisions is the income of both parents. If you are in the process of determining child support, how can you make informed decisions...
How a prenup could help your marriage
Prenuptial agreements or “prenups” are no longer the taboo they once were. These are agreements made by soon-to-be spouses establishing their individual rights and properties and even their debts in case their marriage ends in divorce. Once viewed as unromantic and...
What constitutes an emergency in custody agreements?
When creating a parenting plan, you and your co-parent should consider emergencies. Anything can happen to either of you or your child. Without emergency planning, you are likely to conflict in such situations. So, what constitutes an emergency in a custody agreement?...
Making virtual visitation work when kids aren’t talkative
Virtual visitation is a great resource for parents whose children spend some of their time with them and some of their time staying with a co-parent. These arrangements can foster meaningful connections and help to ensure that both parents can remain actively present...
Why do divorce rates go down in the summer?
Divorce rates are somewhat predictable throughout the year, at least in terms of when they rise and fall. There will usually be a spike in March. The rates will then decline for the summer, and there will be another spike in August. This is then followed by a steep...
3 reasons to discuss changing a custody schedule
The purpose of a child custody schedule is to help ensure each parent is still involved in their child's life and upbringing without their personal life conflicting with their parental obligations. A custody schedule is often developed during a divorce. However, a...
Fortify your position ahead of divorce with these 3 steps
Divorce is a life-altering event, often shaking the foundation of both your emotional well-being and financial security. Divorce statistics show that the financial impact is often underestimated, leaving many people struggling to make ends meet after the split. Taking...
Protecting your retirement account in divorce
One of the reasons the decision to divorce is so difficult for many California couples is the potential disruption to their financial lives. Perhaps you are in this situation. You might know that emotionally your marriage is over, and that divorce is the best step for...
Tips for summers off school child custody
Most kids look forward to summer because it means nice weather, no school and time to have fun. For co-parents, those fun months for the children can also be rather challenging. Thankfully, there are several things that parents can do that might make these months...