The divorce process does not happen overnight. It can be months after you file for divorce before your marriage is officially dissolved. During this time, many couples will live separately. It can be very stressful for them to live together, and there may be...
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How do courts define parental alienation?
When one parent tries to turn a child against the other, courts take it seriously. This behavior, called parental alienation, can harm the child and damage their relationship with both parents. California family courts look closely at signs of this conduct when making...
Signs your spouse is hiding assets in divorce
Financial trust often starts crumbling in the lead-up to a divorce. Your once financially transparent spouse may start acting secretive or making unusual transactions that don’t quite add up. Maybe they claim money is tight while still affording luxuries, or they...
Gray divorce continues to rise
For many Americans, the divorce rate has been falling for some time. It did spike in the 1970s, largely due to the introduction of no-fault divorce laws. These laws made divorce easier and increased its prevalence. However, that was a short-term spike, and the rate...
3 tips for enhancing personal peace during divorce
Going through a divorce is a challenging time for anyone. This can lead to considerable stress and a disruption of your personal peace. It’s critical that you find ways to enhance your personal peace during this process so you can remain in the right headspace to make...
Problems can arise when spouses’ incomes differ
It is highly unlikely that you and your spouse will earn the same. In most cases, a difference is not a problem. Yet sometimes too much of an income difference can lead to problems that might even cause the marriage to break up. Here are some reasons why this might...
How can you make co-parenting smoother?
Co-parenting can be one of the biggest challenges for a divorcing couple. Some manage to make a relatively smooth transition, but some do not. The smoother you can make working together, the better it will be for you and your children. Here are some tips that could...
How do you enforce a prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement can protect your assets and set clear expectations in case of divorce. However, enforcing one requires meeting legal requirements and ensuring fairness under California law. If you want to uphold your prenup, you must understand how courts...
Planning a vacation when you have a child custody order
Fun summer memories sometimes come from taking vacations as a family. When parents split or go through a divorce, the summer vacations will change considerably. This can be a difficult change to go through, but it’s one that can be turned into something positive. ...
Tips for dividing possessions during divorce
You and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways. Now what? One of the more urgent tasks you’ll need to complete involves dividing your personal possessions. Dividing significant assets and liabilities can take a great deal of time and effort. But, if you and...