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...
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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...
Is an arrest a reason for a child custody change?
When two people get divorced and have children together, the court generally looks at their current situation to make a custody determination. The focus is on the child’s best interests. Courts typically aim to divide custody between both parents unless it appears...
Is your spouse using the kids against you in your divorce?
Divorce is often an emotional and challenging process, and it becomes even more difficult when you and your spouse have children to consider. Ideally, a divorcing couple will work hard to minimize the impact of the separation on the children. However, some spouses may...
What if your co-parent always outspends you on holiday gifts?
The holidays can be especially stressful for divorced parents – particularly when one or both parents put their continued resentments above the spirit of the season. One of the biggest sources of stress often revolves around gifts for the kids. Too often, parents view...
Divorce: Understanding long-term spousal support in California
By now, you probably know that ending a marriage can impact your financial situation, often leading to economic shortfalls during and after the divorce. Spousal support (alimony) can help to offset the financial challenges of post-divorce life on a single income, but...
Helping your child adjust to 2 homes
Divorce means significant changes, particularly when a child is involved. Often, the child will live between two homes. While this is a definite change in circumstances, there are things that both parents can do to help the child adjust to life in two homes. Here are...
How long does your spouse have to respond to a divorce?
When getting a divorce, you have to file paperwork and then serve a divorce petition to your spouse. If the two of you have already discussed this, they may know that it’s coming and it’s just a technical step that the two of you have to take. They will probably sign...