Social media can bring people together, no matter where they are in the world. However, it can also cause conflict and strife when a person is in the midst of divorce. The truth is social media usage can affect your divorce negatively in many cases. It can add to your...
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Child custody rights for unmarried parents
There are many custody arrangement options available for unmarried parents in California. Parents who are not married should know their rights regarding child custody and visitation. Furthermore, it is important for unmarried parents to pursue custody arrangements...
What should business owners know about divorce?
When going through divorce, it is important for business owners to take steps during the asset division process to properly value the business. A family business counts as "property" in the eyes of the law, but it is important to understand whether part or all of it...
3 myths about shared parenting
When parents divorce, the court usually either assigns one parent sole physical custody, where the non-custodial parent receives visitation for a few days per week or month, or joint physical custody, in which the children split their time almost evenly between the...
What are standard restraining orders in a CA divorce?
Once divorce proceedings have begun in California, both spouses must follow a set of temporary restraining orders. Standard Family Law Restraining Orders prohibit spouses from making certain major financial changes or relocating children without each other’s consent....
How are divorce and legal separation different?
Divorce often involves both emotionally and financially difficult decisions. You may need space from your current relationship, but not yet feel ready to end your marriage, especially if you share children. Legal separation is a process similar to divorce that allows...
Can my spouse relocate with children after divorce?
After divorce, a parent may choose to move away from the children. This may arise as a result of wishing to be closer to family or starting a new life in a different city. Jobs may also cause a parent to move away. In California, a judge cannot force a parent to...
What could help make child custody matters easier in a divorce?
Making decisions about child custody in a divorce can be complicated and often emotional. But it is essential that you learn how to go about the situation without allowing feelings to cause problems. Ideally, when you are working out child custody, you should only...
Preparing your finances for property division during your divorce
If you are facing divorce, you are probably concerned about the property division phase of the proceedings. Preparing your finances in advance. Becoming well organized will make the process go more smoothly. Pull your financial records together Becoming organized...
Do you need a separation agreement?
If two spouses decide to part ways, bypassing a separation agreement may prove costly. Going right into divorce proceedings may do more harm than good at the onset of separation. A separation agreement is a legal document that sets out the terms by which a couple...

