A marriage in California might have a higher chance of ending in divorce if the husband is not employed full time. This was one of the findings in a study that appeared in the "American Sociological Review." A Harvard sociology professor looked at 46 years of data...
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Factors for gray divorces
The rate of gray divorces, or divorces among individuals who are 50 years old or older, has been increasing. However, California couples may be interested to know that the factors that contribute to these splits may not be what they think. Even though the number of...
Avoid making false allegations in custody disputes
As a parent, it might feel unbearable to think of losing custody of your child to the child's other parent. This is a normal feeling, but you must take great care to ensure that it does not motivate you to take unethical or illegal actions.At some point or another,...
Political divorces becoming more common since Trump victory
Most pundits agree that the political climate in California and around the country has become more divisive and acrimonious since the Donald Trump's election victory in November, and a study from a Virginia-based polling firm suggests that arguments over politics have...
Mistakes parents can make during custody disputes
When estranged parents are heading to a California courtroom to determine who will have primary custody of the children, the process can be complex and emotional. However, there are certain mistakes that parents can make. In some cases, these mistakes could have an...
Are prenuptial agreements good for marriages?
Beginning your marriage out on the right foot is more complicated than ever these days. Both members of the relationship may have very different ideas about what they want from the marriage and from their partner. Finding meaningful ways to get to the bottom of each...
When a custodial parent is incarcerated
When California parents who have primary custody of their child become incarcerated, it can be difficult to make decisions about what will happen to the child. In most cases, the court will become involved and will be making decisions that are in the best interests of...