If you recently lost your job or you worry about this happening in the near future, it is critical to understand your options if you owe child support. Finding yourself out of work could generate significant stress if you cannot stay current on child support, and...
After years of accumulating money in your retirement accounts, you probably fear your retirement plans are in jeopardy because of your upcoming divorce. Given the complicated nature of high-asset divorces, you should take note of which accounts you will have to split...
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...
Spousal support is a payment made by one person to a former spouse. The court orders this payment during the divorce proceedings. Not every situation will result in spousal support because the court generally awards it based on need. For that reason, there are two...
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...
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...
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...
Divorce affects many couples each year. In fact, more couples are opting to divorce than ever before. Gray divorce is a more recent occurrence. It reflects the changing trends in relationships and how divorce gets perceived. What is gray divorce? A gray divorce is a...
Divorcing your spouse might mean an immediate introduction to the world of co-parenting. Having to share parenting responsibilities with someone you no longer have an intimate relationship with has a unique set of challenges. Navigating the world of shared parenting...
Going through divorce, you may wonder if you should skip litigation and the court battles. This can actually benefit many people, saving time, money and the publication of personal information. Mediation offers one popular alternative to litigation. But how does it...
