Divorce

Divorcing your spouse can make you feel uncomfortable and scared, particularly if your spouse exhibits a pattern of abuse. You might feel fearful for your well-being, as well as that of your children, and have concerns about retaliation. At the same time, you may feel...

Waiting until after your divorce to make changes to your finances is arguably one of the biggest mistakes you could make. Given the undeniable impact that a split will have on your money, starting to plan right now can prevent a lot of costly missteps. Your diligence...

Going through a divorce in ideal circumstances is challenging enough, but when you have to break free of a narcissist, you may have to navigate a high-conflict situation. Narcissists tend to feel self-important and superior to others. Your former partner may try to...

When you and your child’s other parent end your relationship, you may need to set certain guidelines as far as raising the child you share. A parenting plan is a written document that outlines the terms to which you and your ex agree to adhere to when raising your...

Taking care of your children is your main priority. This does not change after divorce, but it may prove a bit more challenging. California courts prefer that parents work together to negotiate an agreement that includes sharing parental duties after divorce. A...

Most parents understand that divorce impacts the entire family. While you make the decision to create a more stable, loving environment for you and your children, you also have to keep in mind that divorce alters the family dynamic and can upset your kids. In some...

When going through a divorce, most people will tell you that they had the most trouble when dividing assets. Unfortunately, some people can and will make it even harder for their ex-spouse than others. This can happen due to a variety of reasons, but the possibility...

Mediation is an alternative to court litigation, and many couples choose this method when going through a divorce. Not only is it less expensive and quicker than litigation, but it has numerous other advantages. Couples get the most out of mediation when they...

Wealth has ties to divorce statistics in numerous ways. However, while some people expect that higher assets always equal more fighting, that is not necessarily the case. In what ways do finances affect divorce, though? Where do the most volatile arguments about...

The big shift within the legal system to prefer shared parenting has its roots in the basic concept of doing what is best for the children in a situation. The idea that kids benefit the most from having good relationships with both parents is nothing new, but the...