If you are preparing to transition from a romantic relationship with your child’s other parent to a co-parenting relationship, it is important that you think critically before committing to any specific parenting plan terms. Your parenting plan will serve as your...
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Is your ex entitled to part of your pension in California?
California is a community property state, meaning any property acquired during your marriage will be divided equally when you separate. That being said, it is crucial to understand the financial consequences of the divorce, especially regarding your pension. A...
Can your marriage age impact your divorce odds?
There are a lot of different factors that can impact an individual’s divorce odds. For example, if your parents got divorced, then there are higher odds that you will also get divorced. Additionally, baby boomers have the highest divorce rate, so simply being a member...
What you can do if your spouse stops paying spousal support
Spousal support is one of the vital parts of a divorce. If the court ordered your ex-spouse to pay alimony, they should observe the order. However, down the line, they may stop doing so. If this happens to you, you should take calculated steps. Here is what you can...
Grief can plague you during and after your divorce
Did you know that many people who divorce go on to experience unexpected grief? To survive and thrive when (and after) divorcing, it often helps to be aware of the complex feelings you may experience. You may already expect to feel emotional pain, but most people fail...
Is a collaborative approach a good fit for your divorce?
Television programs tend to portray the divorce process as highly contentious. Spouses who loathe each other battle over their property and child custody in cold courtrooms that echo when someone shouts. Yet, most modern divorces are resolved via collaborative...
Can your ex tell you what to do with child support?
You had a fairly contentious divorce, and now your ex-spouse seems determined to make your co-parenting relationship equally difficult. Lately, they’re demanding that you give them an accounting of how every dollar of the child support you receive is spent – and they...
Who makes the call when parents disagree about medical care?
You and your ex-spouse were once very in sync with each other, but things changed. Somewhere along the way, you developed different ideologies and belief systems about a lot of different things. Eventually, that led to a parting of ways. Unfortunately, that hasn’t...
3 things to know about California divorces
Realizing your marriage isn’t working out is a stressful time. Some people may try to bring things back to where they should be, but that’s not always possible. If you live in California and are considering a divorce, you should learn as much as you can about the...
Why gray divorces typically involve high assets
For many people, a long-term marriage brings security and companionship. But when marriages end in divorce after decades together—known as "gray divorces"—they can often be more complicated than your typical separation. These divorces are likely to involve high asset...