For California parents used to seeing their kids daily, divorce is a terrifying prospect. It often includes joint custody, which means the children spend part of their time with one parent, then the other. This changes the family structure, making it challenging for...
You may have accumulated significant assets during your marriage, but when it comes to your divorce, less is more. Litigation can be lengthy, expensive and combative. If you and your spouse can work together, you can negotiate a divorce settlement on your own terms....
Talking to your children about divorce is emotionally challenging. Even when the decision is in the best interest of your family, your kids are bound to feel sad and angry about the situation. That is why parents must take the right steps when talking to children...
Community property in California includes contributions made to retirement plans during a marriage. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may need to discuss dividing proceeds from a pension or an IRA as part of your divorce decree. As noted by Kiplinger's Personal...
While everyone knows divorce can be hard on anyone, not every divorcing spouse reacts the same way to it. If your husband or wife has been having an affair, he or she may begin to date openly before the end of your marriage becomes final. Alternatively, your spouse...
Divorce is a difficult time in your life, and it creates upheaval in the family no matter how amicable it is. Of course, your child will also end up negatively impacted by the split, which is why many parents often hesitate to tell them the news. Experts say this does...
Unlike a broken bone or a head cold, mental illness is not obvious, not passing and not mostly an inconvenience. When you believe someone you care about suffers from an emotional disorder, it is quite upsetting. When that person is your former spouse with whom your...
If you notice furtive behavior on the part of your spouse when it comes to financial matters during divorce, you could have a problem on your hands. This unfortunately typical problem is known as asset hiding. When combating this issue and finding hidden assets, it...
To escape a relationship with a narcissist may feel like a relief at first. Unfortunately, you still have to work with that person throughout your children's lives when you have children. You already know how difficult it is to compromise with a narcissist. After all,...
Divorce never affects just the couple. Children, extended family and friends all feel the impact. This is true even if you divorce in later life after your children have grown. If your children are adults, you may not give much thought to how your divorce affects them...
