There is a good chance that your teen will experience a variety of emotions after learning about your divorce. It isn't uncommon for teenagers to have trouble sleeping, experience a decrease in academic performance or become defiant in the weeks or months after their...
California is a community property state, which means that joint assets get divided 50/50 in a divorce settlement. In many cases, joint debts are also divided equally between yourself and your spouse. Depending on the specific facts in a divorce proceeding, courts may...
Many older couples wind up in divorce, which brings up the need for retirement income. When a marriage lasts at least 10 years, a spouse becomes eligible for Social Security benefits based on the spouse’s earnings record if a divorce ends the marriage. Social Security...
If you are considering a "gray divorce" in California, you will need to be prepared. For context, a "gray divorce" is a marital split after the age of 50 when a couple is beginning to plan for retirement. Since many of the decisions that you make will impact the rest...
In California and around the country, the term "gray divorce" is often used. This is what it is called when couples over 50 years of age decide to end their marriage. The issues in the divorce will largely not relate to children. Instead, there will be financial...
The age of your child makes an enormous difference in what type of parenting plan is best for him or her. Here are just a few ways your child's development may influence the parenting plan you choose. Infants Around 6 months, infants begin to recognize who their main...
Although parents and children alike look forward to the fun and relaxation summer brings, the longer days bring challenges for sharing custody. It may seem counter intuitive, but the best way to ensure a carefree summer is flexible planning for custody from both...
You and your spouse have been jointly planning on retirement for years. Now that you are filing for divorce, your future is unpredictable. While you may be ready for a fresh start, you may also be concerned about your future retirement prospects. Are pensions, 401k...
You and your spouse have decided to divorce, and you are now dealing with many daunting questions. Who gets to keep your family mementos? Is it better to mediate your divorce, or litigate? How will you reach a custody arrangement? One of the most pressing questions...
When going through a divorce, many people rely on a support system of friends and family. Airing your grievances to a friendly ear can be very helpful in sorting out your emotions—as long as you are doing it in private, and not on social media. Very few people...
