Wealth and divorce often go hand-in-hand. But that doesn’t mean that they work the same way in every relationship. If you’re moving toward a divorce, the role that financial assets play could be very different than it will be for someone else. For example, wealth can...
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3 things a lot of people get wrong about divorce
If you are considering divorce, you may be pondering on what you have heard or read about it. Divorce features in so many articles, movies, and person-to-person conversations that it can be hard to separate the truth from fiction. Here are three of the most frequently...
Should you consider taking your alimony in a lump sum if offered?
California law allows a number of types of alimony. Most of these are temporary to allow the lesser- or non-earning spouse a chance to acquire the experience, skills, connections and/or education they need to become self-supporting after divorce. There’s also a...
How to reduce conflict in your divorce
Traditionally, divorce has been viewed as an adversarial process where each spouse is pitted against one another. However, the truth is that this does not benefit anyone. Generally, the more that conflict can be reduced between spouses, the better the outcome for both...
Ways parents can make their kids feel they have to choose sides
Divorce can be hard on all family members, especially children. Amid emotional turmoil, parents may unintentionally place their children in the difficult position of feeling they have to choose sides. Recognizing and avoiding such unintentional pressure can foster a...
How long can someone ignore service with divorce papers?
Service with divorce paperwork may lead to angry confrontations between spouses in some households. Other times, one spouse may seem to ignore the documents sent by the other. Despite serving someone in accordance with California state requirements, some people...
Telling your grown children that you’re divorcing
Years ago, you and your partner discussed getting divorced, but you both agreed to wait until the kids were older. Even though your children are grown up now, it might still be difficult to tell them that you and your partner are divorcing. The best way to handle this...
What happens to retirement accounts in divorce?
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...
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...