Fullerton Family Law Blog

Over 40% of recent marriages bring together people in California and across the country who were married previously in the past. In many cases, people are wary about combining finances because they have already gone through the difficult property division stage of divorce in the past. In other cases, people may be concerned about how best to balance the needs of their children in a blended family, especially when adult children are involved. This is increasingly common, because remarriage is particularly popular among older Americans.

According to one study, over 66% of previously married Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 choose to remarry. By the time they reach these ages, both spouses may have significant assets, real estate and retirement funds. In addition, both may also have adult children that they want to provide for in their estates. When people hear about prenuptial agreements, they may think first of the ultra-wealthy or Hollywood celebrities. However, prenups can be a particularly useful option for older Americans who choose to remarry. As California is a community property state, a prenup gives both parties the opportunity to address their financial decisions while they love one another.

Some California couples might assume that the most romantic day of the year for a wedding is Valentine's Day. However, some Australian researchers counter that this may not necessarily be the best date for those who want a long-lasting marriage. University of Melbourne researchers found that getting married on special days might be connected to a higher divorce rate.

Valentine's Day appeared to be particularly hazardous. Out of the 1 million marriages examined, couples who tied the knot on February 14 had the highest divorce rate. More than 10% were divorced within five years, and more than 20% had legally split up after nine years.

Children adjust well to many new situations. One that might not be so easy for them occurs when their parents divorce. Finding out that their parents are going to live in separate homes is a huge shock for these children. As a parent, you will have to help them adjust to this new situation.

With the stress of the entire situation, it is understandable that you won't want to have to add any more to it. Unfortunately, one of they ways that you can help your children might be a bit more challenging for you. This is because it will require you to work with your ex.

Many divorced parents in California work hard to minimize the impact of divorce on their children. This means negotiating fair child support agreements and developing parenting plans that allow both parents to develop a strong relationship with their kids. While many parenting plans focus on visitation during the school year, summer vacation can be a challenge.

Because the school year is regimented with kids being school five days a week, parenting plans often focus on weekend visitation for parents who do not have physical custody as well as regular weeknight visits. Things can become more complicated when kids are not being cared for while at school, and vacation plans or summer activities may not follow traditional school week scheduling.