California co-parents often go through a period of adjustment after a divorce. After all, it is hard to readjust to shared custody, visitation schedules and living as a separated family. Some families adjust quickly and more easily than others. But you can run into...
Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?
An exciting trend in divorce suits has developed over the past 20 years. Instead of traditional courtroom litigation, couples are employing mediation to negotiate their divorce. This alternative dispute resolution puts the control in your hands, allowing you and your...
What is financial infidelity?
Whether you and your spouse share all of your income equally or you retain separate accounts, money may contribute to some challenges in your marriage. For some people, hiding money can be one problem that leads to the breakdown of a marriage. When one spouse fails to...
Addressing debt and divorce together
A divorce inherently brings about the need for spouses to discuss how they will divide a great number of things. From retirement accounts to time with their kids and more, many splits must be made. Shared debts must also be split in a divorce, unless they can be paid...
Why your family may want to try out nesting after divorce
If you feel like you or your children might not be ready for all the life changes that will come out of finalizing your divorce, there is a way you can try and slow down the process. Keeping your marital home and living in it a little while longer might help create a...
Could my prenuptial agreement be invalid?
Prenuptial agreements can be an effective way to protect your property and marital expectations in California. While they are not the right choice for many couples, they offer security, structure and peace to others, particularly to couples with highly valuable...
How can I make my divorce cheaper?
Many people concern themselves about the costs associated with divorce. However, people are more likely to pay attention to costs related to child support, alimony or property division. Unfortunately, the expenses of divorce can expand much beyond this. For instance,...
4 Signs that a spouse is hiding assets during divorce
Unfortunately, spouses hiding marital assets when divorce is on the horizon is all too common. Whether it’s because they wish to get revenge, fear they won’t have enough money after the divorce or are just particularly greedy, hiding assets can be incredibly easy to...
The impact of gray divorce on your retirement
Gray divorces - those among couples 50 and older - are on the rise. Statistics show them skyrocketing 109% over the past 25 years. By comparison, the divorce rates for people 40 to 49 were up 14% and the rate for couples 25 to 39 was down 21%. Gray divorces happen for...
How can I save money on divorce?
There are many emotional expenses associated with divorce, but the monetary expense can be high as well. Many people focus on expenses associated with the aftermath of divorce like child support and alimony, but the process of divorce itself can potentially cost tens...
