Divorce

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...

Not all forms of domestic violence are physical. A spouse who gaslights you may never strike you or raise a hand against you. Instead, he or she takes away your sense of self and your autonomy by making you question your own reality. According to Psychology Today, the...

When going through a divorce, you want to ensure that your spouse does not try to cheat you out of your proper share of assets. This means keeping an eye on every possible place that he or she could hide assets, including their digital wallet. The underside of crypto...

Over the years, studies have shown that shared or joint custody tends to have the biggest benefit for children of divorce. Thus, many parents want to try it out. But will shared custody work for every family or every situation? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Shared...

When your California marriage ends, you may feel a high level of disdain or contempt for your one-time partner. Yet, the more contentious the relationship between you and your child’s other p[errant is, the more likely your child is to feel the effects of it....

Custody matters can get quite complex. When parties do not agree, the court must step in and make decisions. Even when parties agree, they must still follow the law and account for both types of custody. California Courts explains there are two types of custody that...

Even if you and your spouse agree on all terms of your divorce, you cannot completely finalize everything without the input of the court. If you have children, you can decide on custody and parenting time issues, but the court must approve any child support...

A history of domestic violence in your marriage can change many things about the divorce process. The law specifies certain details that may make your case different from others. According to the California Family Code, if there is a conviction of domestic violence in...