The relationship between parents can have a strong influence on the mental and emotional well-being of their children. Co-parenting after a long and drawn out child custody case is often the hardest part. Experts suggest compromising during co-parenting interactions,...
What’s a “postnup” and will it protect me in divorce?
While prenuptial agreements were relatively uncommon as little as 20 years ago, they have turned into a common practice for present-day couples before entering into marriage. Gaining popularity as another way to manage control over personal assets and debt,...
Dad may be the new favorite with proposed child custody laws
Few things can be more devastating to a child than their parents divorcing. Lives can be changed in an instant, and they may feel betrayed by one or both parents' decisions. Some may have feelings of abandonment by the...
Tax consequences are common in a high asset divorce
Dissolution of marriage creates an enormity of changes, and it is no surprise that taxes will be affected. Failing to prepare for tax consequences may cause significant headaches when filing post-divorce returns. In California, taking some proactive steps can help...
Child custody in a volatile divorce
It is not uncommon for divorcing couples to disagree when co-parenting arrangements are being decided. However, partner violence is becoming more and more common among separated couples. In California, violence in the first year after a break-up is most critical...