Divorcing couples still paying off their house must figure out how to satisfy their lender while dissolving their marriage. Spouses may wonder which of them bears responsibility for keeping up with mortgage payments. SFGate explains which party pays off the home loan...
Dealing with an ex-spouse with different ideas and opinions on how to co-parent may become harder to deal with as time goes on. Arguments can get in the way of any helpful discussions. Learning how to reduce your stress levels while talking to your co-parent is one...
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...
