As you probably know by now, divorce can take a considerable toll on your emotional well-being. The same is true for your soon-to-be ex-spouse. According to Psychology Today, though, your children might have it even worse. Unlike you and your husband or wife, your...
Divorce
Take a united front when telling your kids about divorce
In most situations, going through a divorce is challenging, and having kids makes it even more difficult. However, no matter what your current relationship is with your spouse, it is important to put aside your differences when sharing with your children that you are...
Focusing on the positive side of divorce
Ending your marriage could rank among the toughest decisions in your life, and you could have negative ideas come to mind when you think about the divorce process. From stress due to child custody, financial hurdles and legal challenges, splitting up with a spouse can...
How can an angry spouse complicate your divorce?
Even under ideal circumstances, divorce rarely is an easy process for anyone. If your soon-to-be ex-spouse wants to make your life miserable, though, you can expect your divorce to be one of the more trying times of your life. This might be especially true if your...
Who pays for a divorce in California?
Couples may disagree about many things during the divorce process. Sometimes they even disagree about who should pay for it. Most of the time, each spouse is responsible for paying for their own costs, but there are circumstances where one spouse can ask the judge to...
What should you know about asking for temporary spousal support?
Separating finances and providing for yourself might stand as a significant challenge in your divorce proceedings. Perhaps your spouse was the breadwinner during your marriage, while you stayed home to raise your children. You may need time to adjust to your new...
Dealing with a sneaky spouse during a divorce
Most of the complicated issues that arise during a divorce deal with child custody and financial issues. During a high-conflict divorce, negotiating is often difficult as emotions run high. One spouse may resort to misconduct in order to get what they want from the...
What are the pros and cons of nesting?
Deciding on a living situation, particularly at the beginning of a divorce procedure, is difficult. While you may need space from your ex, you will also want to give your children maximum stability. Many families choose a “nesting” situation. Nesting does not work for...
Can you involuntarily terminate parental rights in CA?
Termination of parental rights is a legal term that refers to the state legally ending a parent-child relationship. The state of California rarely terminates parental rights and, if it does, it only does so with good reason. You may wonder what constitutes good reason...
How can you overcome parental alienation?
Determining a parenting plan that works for you and your co-parent can be complicated after a divorce. To make matters worse, some parents become vengeful and weaponize their children against their former spouses. According to WebMD, a doctor introduced the concept of...
