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Should I Fight for the Marital Home During Mediation?
If your marriage is coming to an end and you are going through the mediation process, you and your spouse will need to hash out the details of your settlement through careful negotiations. Some of the key issues you will need to agree on include asset and property division. If you have a home, it […]
Preparing Your Children for Their First Day Back at School
If you are a newly divorced parent, you might be overwhelmed at the prospect of having to prepare your children for their first day back at school after the summer break. Preparing for the new school season is stressful enough without having to navigate a new dynamic with your co-parent, so how are you supposed […]
LGBTQ Child Custody Issues: Things to Consider
Same Sex Couples and Child CustodySome child custody arrangements unfold without much difficulty, as both parents share custody or have determined beforehand how they want to divide and allocate time. If parents enter the legal process with children, it is typically assumed that the children are the byproduct of their marriage unless otherwise indicated. With […]
Co-Parenting After Divorce: Resources for Better Communication
Technology Improves Co-Parenting RelationshipsCo-parenting can be frustrating and stressful when you and your ex-spouse have differences in opinion when it comes to raising your children or when you can’t work past the arguments from your marriage. Sometimes, outside help—through tools, friendly advice, or even technology—is the answer. With finger-tip accessibility to schedules, communication, medical records, […]
Who Will Pay the Credit Card Debt After Divorce?
California’s Equitable Distribution StandardIf you are getting divorced in California, your property, assets, and debts will be divided based on the state’s equitable distribution standard, which exists to divide marital property as fairly as possible. The term “equitable distribution” may appear to mean that all of a couple’s shared debts and assets will be split […]
Factors that May Affect Property Division During Divorce
Equitable Distribution of PropertyCalifornia is an equitable distribution state. That means that all property and assets accumulated during the marriage are typically considered to be owned by both parties. However, the court’s predisposition to view both spouses as equal owners of marital property does not necessarily mean you will automatically be granted half of your […]
How Mediation Makes Post-Divorce Parenting Easier
Divorce Mediation vs. Divorce LitigationIf you and your spouse have children, you will likely have to interact with each other on a regular basis following your divorce. Many couples find that the possibility of a civil relationship with their soon-to-be ex-spouse is all but destroyed after going through divorce litigation. This is in large part […]
Do Unwed Fathers Have Parental Rights?
Rights of Unmarried Fathers in CaliforniaParents who have children out of wedlock or choose not to marry may experience unique challenges in the event of a separation, particularly when it comes to the rights and responsibilities of fathers. Unlike fathers who are married to their child’s mother at the time of birth, unwed fathers’ paternity […]
The Benefits of Summary Dissolution
What Is Summary Dissolution?Summary dissolution is a simplified form of divorce available for California couples. It is a fast-track to divorce that allows couples to separate much more quickly than normal by agreeing about money, property, alimony, and other important matters.You and your spouse may qualify to obtain a summary dissolution if the following are […]
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4 Holiday Co-parenting Tips for the Newly Divorced
According to an article written by Psychology Today contributor Robert E. Emery, PhD, there are better ways to manage divorce and co-parenting during the holiday season.If you are newly divorced, you are probably eager to move on and start fresh. However, learning to interact positively with your ex-spouse is absolutely essential if you have children. […]
What Can I Do If My Ex Stops Paying Child Support?
Child support payments are intended to better the lives of children whose parents are no longer together. Unfortunately, some parents aren’t as willing to make those payments as others. In most cases, the court will order one parent to pay child support to the other, usually the parent who the child lives with, so as […]