Month: July 2021

How pet custody works in California divorces

After your children and your relatives, your pets are the most important pieces of your life. However, if you are preparing for a divorce, you worry about what will happen to your furry loved ones. What if your soon-to-be ex-spouse gets them? Will you ever see them...

How can I avoid common prenup mistakes?

More and more couples are opting for prenuptial agreements prior to getting married. According to Kiplinger, prenups spell out important financial decisions in the event of a divorce. This includes everything from how much alimony a spouse receives to dividing shared...

What is parallel parenting?

The idea is that joint custody is in the best interest of the child. There is a great amount of scholarship showing that if children have both parents in their lives it is good for them whether or not the parents divorce. However, if you are not on speaking terms with...

Will mediation work for your divorce?

It is no secret that many divorces are contentious and can leave both parties feeling as though they lost more than they gained. However, in some cases, divorcing couples may be able to utilize mediation services to end their marriage through a faster, less combative...