California residents may have heard many myths concerning single parents. A common belief connected to being the primary custodian of a minor child is that oftentimes, the custodial parent receives an exorbitant amount in child support payments. However, the reality...
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Month: September 2016
Does a husband’s unemployment predict divorce?
Going through a divorce is almost always a sticky situation, but when one of the people is unemployed there is a new element to consider. Being unemployed, especially when it is not by choice, plays an especially big impact on men who see increased divorce rates for...
Handling education accounts in a divorce
When a couple in California plans to divorce, they will need to figure out what to do with any money they have in special savings accounts. This includes any cash saved for their children's college educations. A separating spouse may want to take steps to ensure that...
Older couples should consider retirement accounts during divorce
When California couples get divorced, they often worry about how they will split up their assets. For younger couples, the house may be the most valuable asset. However, older couples are more likely to worry about their retirement accounts. In a divorce, retirement...
Determining the need for calculation or valuation in a divorce
In California, a business owner who gets a divorce may have to split some of the assets of their enterprise with their ex. In such situations, it's important to establish an accurate value for the business before negotiating the divorce. Choosing a valuation analyst...
Child custody tips for the school year
Child custody during the school year often looks different than it does during the summer months. In the summer, kids are more likely to spend more time with the parent who does not have primary custody. Suddenly, instead of working around two sets of firmly set...
How parents can reduce their children’s stress during divorce
Parents in California who are getting a divorce might be worried about the welfare of their children. One way to reassure children during and after a divorce is by working to reduce upheaval in the child's life. Some changes are inevitable, and depending on the...