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The ink on your divorce papers has barely dried, and you are slowly rebuilding your life with the help of spousal support. Then, out of the blue, you learn your ex is walking down the aisle again. How does this new development affect the financial arrangements you...

Spousal support, often called alimony, provides financial assistance from one spouse to the other after the marriage ends. California has specific laws about when courts can award spousal support. Understanding how alimony works in the state can help you navigate this...

In the modern age of technology, more people find ways to bridge long distances than ever before. Fortunately, this can also apply in co-parenting situations where one parent must travel far distances from their child. Whether someone needs to leave due to military...

Custody disputes can be traumatic experiences for anyone, but if your spouse has a history of domestic abuse, the added anxiety can be debilitating. California law provides that convicted offenders may not receive custody without demonstrating with a preponderance of...

California parents have a lot to work out when finalizing matters of divorce. Above all else, you should value your child and how they will react. You should prioritize their mental and emotional well-being. How does working with a co-parent factor into this? Can...

From time to time, nearly all married couples face some type of disagreement. In some cases, such tiffs may turn into more serious arguments. Should things become threatening or otherwise physical, however, law enforcement may respond to help diffuse the situation....

You have a lot of freedom when creating a parenting plan. You and your children's other parent need to work together on it because the court will demand you reach an agreement. Other than that, though, you can do pretty much whatever works best for your family without...

You may believe that only people who are exceptionally wealthy, have been married more than once or who are older can benefit from a prenuptial agreement. However, this is not true. Even if you are young and planning your first marriage, you may still benefit from...

On our blog, we have already discussed gaslighting as a common form of emotional abuse. However, there are many other forms that emotional abuse can take. It can be difficult for you to recognize when a spouse is abusing you emotionally because the mistreatment is not...

The decision to get a divorce is easy for some couples, especially when there is a mutual understanding that it is time to move on and neither party wants to stay in the relationship. On the other hand, there are times when it is very difficult for some people to...