Divorce

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...

While some states do not offer the option of legal separation, California does. The process is similar to a divorce, except that you are not legally ending your marriage. That binding contract still remains. However, through the process, you can divide assets and set...

If your soon-to-be-ex-spouse carries health insurance on you, then you must plan ahead for what happens once the divorce is final. As soon as that happens, you will lose your coverage in most cases. WebMD notes that it is a good idea to think ahead and do your...

When you are in a marriage with someone in California and feel as if the person you married is a danger to you, you may decide to seek a domestic violence restraining order. A domestic violence restraining order is a court order that restricts the person you fear from...