On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog
Talking to your teen about what you’re going through with divorce probably isn’t something you’re eager to do. No parent wants to break bad news to their children. Despite that, you know you have the responsibility to do so and want to do so in the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog
Couples who choose to divorce often worry about keeping the matter calm and civil, but also private. While a divorce may remain responsible and civil if a couple chooses, it is not always possible to keep the matter private, especially once it enters a...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog
When you start considering divorce, you’re usually most concerned about issues related to the division of your marital assets and the custody arrangements for your children, if you have any. One asset that many couples focus on while divorcing is the marital...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog
Divorce is rarely the same for any two couples, so it is not always easy to anticipate how the various portions of the divorce negotiation will play out. For many years, alimony, or spousal support, was a regular component of divorce, but has grown less prevalent in...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog
Parenting a child with a person you no longer live with is often a very difficult process. Most parents, at one time or another, find that it is not easy to abide by a court-ordered custody plan. When these tensions arise, it is often tempting for one parent or the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog
Dividing up property in divorce is often difficult no matter where the divorce occurs, but here in California, community property laws make the process even more complicated and exasperating. It is common for couples to allow the stress of defining their marital...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Jan 8, 2018 | Blog
Not all divorces turn into months-long battles between spouses, with good reason. While divorce is usually a stressful, difficult season, both parties can choose to work together in a civil way to achieve quick, effective divorce with minimal conflict.Some attorneys...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog
Few things hold the power to harm every member of a family emotionally and financially like a lengthy, bitter child custody dispute during a divorce. If things get exceptionally nasty, the children at the heart of the dispute may never recover from the experience...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog
After a divorce, children may still struggle. Their routines are different, and they may have had to move or start over at a new school. As a parent, it’s hard to see your child struggle, but it’s possible to take steps to help him or her get back on...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton | Nov 18, 2017 | Blog
Assets and debt come with all sorts of complications when it comes to divorce. This is especially true if your investment portfolio includes stocks, bonds, mutual funds and various other assets. Dividing these kinds of assets can be difficult, and if it is not done...
