Divorce

Going through a divorce is hard enough without the added stress of being manipulated. If your spouse twists facts, denies what happened or makes you question your memory, you might be dealing with gaslighting. This tactic is common in relationships where one person...

California courts prioritize the child's best interests in custody cases. Part of this evaluation includes considering the child's own wishes. Understanding how these preferences factor into custody decisions can help parents manage expectations. How courts consider...

The marital home is often one of the largest assets that individuals have to handle when they’re going through a divorce. For many people, the marital home is more than just a piece of property. It’s a significant financial investment that holds years of memories.  If...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...