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...
Marriages can go through many trials and tribulations. One major issue faced by many couples is infidelity. While most people imagine physical affairs when they learn of a cheating spouse, emotional affairs are just as damaging. According to Healthline, emotional...
When it comes to discussing divorce with your child, you should prepare yourself for a somewhat difficult conversation regardless of their age or temperament. After all, they will soon get news that their life will turn upside down, and unfortunately they have no way...
You may already know that dividing assets and debts is part of the divorce process, but do you know how California divides the property? California is a community property state. This means the courts try to divide everything equally. The term property, however, does...
