Retirement accounts are an essential part of marital assets. These accounts typically have to be divided as part of the property division process if the couple goes through a divorce. Several factors determine exactly how these retirement accounts are handled during...
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Why add virtual visitation terms to your parenting plan?
For many families, virtual visitation has become an important element of co-parenting arrangements, especially when significant distance makes in-person parenting time a challenge and/or when kids are going through a rough time and parents need to be more present than...
Child custody shifting toward equality
In the not-so-distant past, the realm of child custody battles often tilted in favor of mothers. However, a subtle transformation is taking place, altering the landscape for fathers seeking custody rights. This shift reflects an evolving societal perspective on...
The leading causes of divorce in the U.S.
While divorce rates in the U.S. have been steadily declining in recent years, a significant number of marriages still end in separation. Every relationship is unique, and the reasons behind divorce are often multifaceted. Nonetheless, some common factors contribute...
What is parallel parenting?
As a divorcing parent, you have likely heard people talk about co-parenting. This is what most ex-couples try to do. They try to work together as best as they can to raise their children effectively. In some cases, such arrangements just don’t work. The differences...
Retaining control over custody arrangements through negotiation
Letting the court decide on your custody issues can assure you of a fair judgment. Nevertheless, this dispute resolution method leaves you with little to no control over the terms of the custody and visitation plan. Fortunately, you can reach a fair custody agreement...
Can the process of divorce still proceed even with a PPO?
Your relationship with your spouse has become untenable. The urge to divorce is strong, and there's no turning back. In light of this, you're now considering how a Permanent Protection Order (PPO) impacts this process. A PPO, which may already be familiar to you if...
How to determine spousal support in California
When a married couple decides to part ways, resolutions to various legal matters need to happen, and one of the key issues is spousal support. Spousal support is where one spouse must provide financial assistance to the other after separation or divorce. California...
Can separate property become community property?
As a community property state, California courts equally divide assets and debts that divorcing couples amassed during the marriage. This process means state laws entitle each party to 50% or half of their marital wealth and liabilities. On the other hand, anything...
How soon can a domestic violence restraining order take effect?
Generally, courts take a long time to issue orders, especially if a case involves complex matters and several considerations. However, certain situations, such as domestic violence cases, prompt the courts’ immediate action. In those cases, there is an urgency to...