Your divorce will change your future -- the immediate future and the rest of your life. Not only will your living arrangements and finances be different during and right after the divorce process, but your plans for your retirement may have to change too. During your...
What you should know about dividing community property
When a divorcing couple must divide their assets, the first step is identifying what assets are community property. In California, it is typically property that spouses acquire during the marriage. It is the only property that a court will divide. For the most part,...
3 tips for reentering the workforce for stay-at-home moms
Mothers may choose to stay at home for a number of reasons. Perhaps they do not want to miss out on the special moments of their offspring's childhoods. Maybe they are intent on giving them as ideal a growing-up experience as possible. The rising cost of childcare (an...
Requesting a change in child custody orders
After going to court in California regarding issues pertaining to custody or visitation, you might think that it's a done deal. However, there are a few situations that can arise that might mean asking for the order to be changed. The following covers the situations...
How does someone prepare for a divorce?
Filing for divorce in California represents a significant life-changing step that some individuals cannot avoid. Some marriages are not savable, and abuse or other serious issues may force one partner to seek a dissolution. The other spouse might not realize that...