Divorce

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...

When you file for a divorce, your spouse may not be accepting of the situation. If he or she does not want to end your marriage, it can create an awkward situation. If you have discussed your feelings and your spouse continues to maintain that he or she does not want...

Financial disagreements often lead to divorce. In fact, according to reporting from Market Watch, having frequent money-related arguments is a better indicator of divorce risk than having disagreements about virtually anything else. If your financial disputes stem...

While you may have a clear purpose for divorcing your spouse, your children may struggle to make sense of their new family dynamic. If unnoticed, the unease your children feel could worsen. As their parent, you can make a notable impact on their ability to adjust when...