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...
Co-parenting is the practice of rearing a child with a person you are no longer married to. It entails making decisions together to ensure the best interests of your child are a priority. For some former spouses, co-parenting is not a suitable option. This is often...
While some conflicts may feel inevitable, there are ways to prevent any major fights or arguments with your co-parent. Learning how to communicate effectively and discuss sensitive topics, like childcare or educational trouble, is one way to do so. Look to the future...
It is highly likely that there is some amount of hard feelings between yourself and your ex-spouse. A level of conflict between ex-spouses is very normal, particularly in the direct aftermath of a divorce. However, if you and your ex-spouse have children together it...
In the event that you have children with your ex-spouse, your partnership will not end the moment the ink dries on the divorce papers. In fact, for some families, figuring out an optimal living situation post-divorce is more challenging than the divorce itself. In...
In California, the law does not favor either the mother or the father when it comes to determining custody. Instead, it focuses on the "best interest" of any children involved, what they desire (after a certain age threshold) and other circumstances. Child custody...
California parents like you want what is best for your child. This means swallowing your pride and personal grievances during a divorce to present the best possible face for them. Unfortunately, not all parents can agree on this. Many parents let their emotions and...
For children five years and younger, a parents’ divorce is a major event full of stress and change. While an emotional challenge for everyone involved, you must be aware that young children have specific needs that you need to meet. The Judicial Branch of California...
Mental health issues affect millions of Americans. While most of these individuals are able to live with little to no impact on their daily lives, others see tremendous upheaval in their day-to-day living on account of their mental health conditions. Sometimes these...
When a couple decides to get a divorce, one of the most difficult things for them to agree on may be child custody arrangements. Both parents may agree that they should both be involved in the child’s upbringing, but are unable to agree on how much time each parent...
