When a divorce involves older people (commonly known as a gray divorce), its effects on the couple’s adult children are often overlooked or dismissed. In fact, it is not uncommon for adult children to be treated as third parties even though they are stakeholders in...
The truth about congestion and delay in California family law courts
Sometimes, the divorce process tends to be a long and complicated process, especially if the parties are not able to see eye-to-eye on most subjects. That said, the events of the past couple of years have made the California divorce process even more challenging....
Can divorce be good for children?
Many parents naturally believe that a divorce will not be a good thing for their kids, and they view divorce as a negative event that they want to avoid. You may have even heard couples say that they would love to split up but they're simply staying together for the...
3 reasons selling your home may be best in a divorce
You might love your family home. Yet that does not necessarily mean you should try to keep it when you divorce. Here are some reasons you should consider selling it: You get an accurate valuation California law requires you to split your community property equally...
What happens to your pet when you divorce?
Your dog is an important part of your family. They may get presents under the Christmas tree and their own birthday party every year. You may include them in every family photo. The idea of losing your beloved pet could be a major deterrent from filing for divorce...
Can I have an amicable divorce?
Thankfully the answer is “yes!” Ending a marriage does not have to be acrimonious and anger-driven. There’s no doubt that divorce is always stressful, but an amicable divorce is possible even for spouses with significant disagreements. Working with attorneys...
Why doesn’t your friend just leave their abusive marriage?
There is little more heartbreaking than seeing a close friend suffer abuse in their marriage. Yet, despite all the long conversations, despite all the tears they shed on your shoulder, for some reason, they keep going back. You and your other friends know the only way...
How do I put my career on track after the divorce?
A divorce is more than just dissolving your marriage and going your separate ways – it can impact other areas of your life too. If you are a stay-at-home parent, one of the things your divorce may cause is force you back into the workforce rather suddenly. However,...
3 reasons you might need a custody modification
Once you create a child custody agreement, the idea is you stick to it. That does not mean you can never deviate from it, but hopefully, as the bitterness of the initial dispute fades into the difference, you can talk most things out between you. For example, the...