Divorce

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...

California's Family Code Section 2605 authorizes judges to include an order for pet custody in a couple's divorce decree. If you wish to take sole custody of an animal, your soon-to-be ex-spouse may need to agree on the arrangement. As noted on the California...

When someone you love starts behaving in a way you find threatening, you may consider trying to take out a restraining order on that individual to protect yourself. A restraining order sets certain limitations when it comes to contacting or coming near you.  Anyone...

Sometimes, emotions run wild, and what you feel at one point changes. This can happen in a divorce situation. If you file for divorce and later change your mind, the Judicial Branch of California explains you may be able to stop the process. Circumstances To stop a...

Going through divorce mediation may help you avoid the acrimony that comes with a courtroom trial. If you are unfamiliar with how to prepare for divorce mediation, consider how to keep a cool head during the process. Since mediation involves working out solutions with...