Fullerton Family Law Blog
Working together can improve the divorce process
Divorce can be a challenging process, but the traditional path to division may not be the best option for you. There might be other ways for you to approach the process, that could make things easier on you during this tough period in your life. Participants in...
Raising happy kids after divorce can be a team effort
Divorce can wreak havoc on all aspects of life, and for parents, protecting their children's happiness and stability from the tornado of changes is usually a priority. Parents in California can work as a team after their split to raise balanced, healthy...
Helpful strategies for successfully co-parenting after divorce
Co-parents in California face a variety of challenges, including coping with emotional pain that accompanies a divorce. Thankfully, there are some strategies co-parents can use to overcome some of these challenges and look out for the best interests of their...
Accruing wedding debt can eventually lead to divorce
For Californians and people throughout the United States, weddings are a major life event they want to celebrate with family and friends. While this is understandable, it can also have ramifications in the future. Paying the wedding debt can be a struggle. As couples...
The potential benefits of a postnuptial agreement
California couples who are currently married may want a way to protect assets that have been accumulated during their time together. This may be done by creating a postnuptial agreement. It may be beneficial for couples who are trying to be more responsible with their...
Helping children do well in school during divorce
Your spouse asks for a divorce, and your first thought isn't even for yourself. It's for your children. You know how important their education is, and you have heard far too many stories about the negative impacts of a divorce. You worry that they'll act out, become...
How a child’s age affects the parenting plan
Parents in California that are going through a divorce must consider their child's age when negotiating a parenting plan. Although a 50-50 split custody agreement may sound fair on the surface, it might not be in the best interest of a very young child. That's because...
Many experts say divorce filings increase in January
The waiting period for divorce in California is one reason couples might file for divorce in January, hoping to wrap up everything by summer, but this is not the only reason many experts say divorces spike in January. Other reasons cited are wanting a fresh start as...
Negotiating prenups and cohabitation agreements
Some couples in California may want to sign a prenuptial agreement or even a cohabitation agreement before moving in together. This can be a good idea, but it can also make for a difficult conversation. This was the case for one woman whose boyfriend asked her to sign...
Why engaged couples need to talk about prenups
It can be challenging for newly engaged couples in California to focus on the pragmatic side of their future marriage, like discussing finances. While it may not be the most comfortable thing to do, focusing on the benefits of discussing finances early on in the...
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