You and your spouse have many details to consider when preparing for marriage, from where you will live to what your family will look like. As you plan for the future, it can also be important to consider whether a pre-marital agreement is right for you. When should...
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3 Ways divorce mediation is easier on families
There's nothing easy about ending a marriage – especially when you and your ex share children. But while everyone has heard their fair share of divorce horror stories, the truth is you don't have to let the litigation process tear apart your family. Divorce mediation...
Can parents of California college students still receive support?
Figuring out college costs is difficult for divorced parents. Yet, these expenses will be at the forefront of your mind if your child starts their first semester this fall. This may also be the case if they’re in the thick of the application process, preparing to head...
When things change, you can modify your child custody order.
If it has been some time since your child custody order was created, your child’s life may look very different. You or your spouse may have changed jobs or moved to a new home, and these changes can make it difficult to continue your previous agreement. Your child may...
Long-distance co-parenting: you can create a solution
Parenting your child is never easy, and it can be even more challenging when you share parenting responsibilities with someone who lives in another state. You may be currently be going through a divorce or revising your child custody and support agreements when one...
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 children....
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...