Getting remarried offers a fresh start for many California residents. It may also involve challenges that make the union complicated. The accumulation of assets and children from a previous relationship can raise the financial stakes of your subsequent marriage. If...
California is one of nine US states that follow community property laws. That means in a divorce action, any property acquired during the marriage belongs to each of the spouses equally. It is common for couples to have a residence, automobiles, retirement accounts,...
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...
“Alcoholism is a disease,” you tell yourself over and over again, but regardless of how often your repeat this mantra, your life with an alcoholic spouse does not get any easier. To make matters worse, you have children together, who witness every alcohol-tinged...
As a divorced parent, you may hope to make the transition for your children as seamless as possible. One way in which you may consider doing this is through nesting. Nesting, or “bird nesting,” as some people call it, refers to a setup in which divorce parents take...
When divorce splits a family apart, your children are likely to feel the blow most heavily. From one parent moving out to child custody matters, their lives will change drastically. Web MD notes that when children feel conflicted about loyalty issues concerning one or...
Typically, people who sign a prenuptial agreement expect that the terms will be binding. However, there are a few limited circumstances in which a court may strike down an agreement. Married couples who are getting a divorce in California and have a prenuptial...
If you are planning to end your marriage, you may already know you must divide the marital estate. This may include your home, investment accounts, cash, furniture and other items. If you own a business, you may also need to address ownership of the venture during...
After you get a divorce, you could have a number of legal obligations to keep in mind. For example, parents often have to deal with custody issues, such as parenting time and paying child support. Moreover, some people have to make spousal support payments after...
