Prager Jones Legal Blog
3 benefits daughters get from having their dads around
A lot of children grow up seeing far less of their dads than their mums. Sometimes it has always been like that, other times it gets that way after a divorce. Courts do not have an automatic preference for either mothers or fathers when looking at custody and...
It’s important to update a family emergency plan post-divorce
Southern Californians always have to be prepared to leave their homes – sometimes at a moment’s notice. Earthquakes and fires can leave people with mere moments to get out and get to safety. Torrential rains and flooding can also require moving to another location, at...
Divorce doesn’t do away with debts
Married couples often open a variety of credit accounts with each other. This can include things like the mortgage and car note, but it can also involve other types of credit like credit cards. There are also other debts, such as doctor, utility, tax and other bills...
Reasons for not keeping the home after divorce
Many people often consider reasons to keep their home when they get divorced, such as not wanting to go through a move or maintaining stability for children who want to keep living in the home. There certainly can be many good reasons to try to keep the family home....
3 choices for your house in a divorce
Owning a home together is something many couples dream of and work hard to achieve. Hence, the home can soon become one of the most contentious points if the marriage does not last and they decide to divorce. What are your options for dealing with the home you bought...
Does divorce mean you have to split up your inheritance?
Your parents left you an inheritance when they passed away. It’s a substantial sum of money, perhaps in the millions. It makes up a significant percentage of your net worth. Your spouse has now asked you for a divorce, and they claim that they should get to take half...
Making parenting time division schedules work
Creating a parenting time schedule that works for both parents and children alike is one of the most challenging tasks that co-parents need to tackle after a separation or divorce. In California, courts encourage parents to develop custody arrangements that prioritize...
You don’t have to sell your business in divorce
Selling a business during a divorce is a common outcome for joint business owners. Perhaps you and your spouse got married 20 years ago and soon after opened a business together. Now that you are getting divorced, you may feel that selling the business and splitting...
What should you know about social media during divorce?
The vast majority of people spend time on social media. If you’re on social media, you may use it to share what’s going on in your life. While this is considered normal, there are certain times when thinking carefully about your social media activity might be...
2 reasons for an empty nest divorce
Becoming empty-nesters is always a major change for parents. They may have spent the last 20 years raising their children, and when the children move out of the house, it is quite a jarring shift. In some cases, this stage in life can trigger a divorce. The couple has...
