Divorce

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...

Many people believe that both marriage and divorce last forever. In reality, marriage ends in divorce around 50% of the time, and former partners end up remarrying in roughly 10% to 15% of cases. For those thinking about tying the knot once again with an ex-wife or...

When you and your child’s other parent both want to share parental responsibilities but are not in a romantic relationship, the state may have to determine a child custody arrangement on your behalf. When doing so, the state makes decisions it believes are in your son...

Attempting to hide assets during a divorce is certainly not a new phenomenon. In fact, it arguably existed as long as laws for property and asset division have. However, some changes still occur over the years that alter the way individuals attempt to hide their...