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...
Children need to have a relationship with both their mother and their father. This is especially true after divorce, when these relationships can change. It's important for both parents to be involved.Unfortunately, some people buy into the stereotype that fathers...
People have a lot of misconceptions about financial support in divorce. They often feel like the payments the court orders are unfair or put them in a tough position. This may be due to a lack of understanding of what those payments revolve around or how they get...
For better and worse, divorce changes your finances. Maybe your spouse spent most of your money, so you assume you'll have more financial freedom. Maybe they were the main breadwinner and you're nervous about how you're going to make ends meet. No matter what, things...
After a divorce, it may be frustrating to see your child less. You and your ex-spouse may have bad blood between you, but you know that they're a good parent and uphold your end of the custody agreement. You still worry, though, and wish you could see your child more...
If the time comes to talk to your spouse about getting a divorce, there will be many details that require your attention. For example, it's critical to get your financial situation in order before the process begins. Neglecting to do so will only cause more stress and...
If you're approaching a divorce from a reasonable standpoint, then the first thing you really need to do is to sit down and budget for it. If you and your spouse can work together to create a budget to manage the divorce, that's great. If not, then you should sit down...
Children adjust well to many new situations. One that might not be so easy for them occurs when their parents divorce. Finding out that their parents are going to live in separate homes is a huge shock for these children. As a parent, you will have to help them adjust...
As a police officer, your job is to serve and protect. However, your primary concern now is your child. As a parent going through a divorce, there is a risk that you could lose a good portion of custody with your child if you're unable to care for them due to the...
Once you decide to divorce, some of your attention will immediately turn to property division. Not only should you understand the difference between separate and marital property in California, but you must also have a comprehensive list of both types to ensure that...
