People who are going through a divorce and share children with each other will still have to communicate. This isn’t always easy, partly because of the negative events that may have led to the divorce. Being able to communicate calmly with each other can be beneficial for the children. This provides them with a strong foundation of love and cooperation …
Parenting plans: What do courts look for in custody decisions?
When a marriage ends, the most important question often becomes: what’s best for the kids? It’s a deeply personal, emotional time, and making decisions about parenting can feel overwhelming. Courts know that every family is different, and they take that seriously. The good news is that there are clear factors they use to help ensure children thrive after divorce, understanding …
5 things you need to know about divorce and your assets
When you’re going through a divorce with significant wealth, protecting your assets becomes your top priority. Your financial future depends on understanding how courts divide property and what steps you can take to preserve your wealth. 1. Your assets get divided into two categories Courts will classify everything you own as either community property or separate property. Community property includes …
3 important considerations when suggesting a prenup
Getting engaged and then married is a major commitment. It is also a significant risk. Particularly when people have married before, when they have complex family situations or when they have high-value assets, they may worry about their future financial stability. The financial vulnerability that comes from combining resources can be difficult to navigate. Those concerned about the possibility of …
Can PCS orders affect child custody?Â
Military life does not pause when personal matters arise; divorce is no exception. If you are going through a divorce and receive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the process can get even more complicated, especially when children are involved. You might be wondering how a sudden move affects your parenting plan. Can your spouse stop you from taking the …
What if an ex isn’t living up to their earning potential?
One of the key factors in determining how much spousal support (alimony) a person has to pay to their ex is income. The income of the payor and recipient are both considered. Another important factor, however, is earning potential. While a person’s income typically shouldn’t be much lower than how much they can earn based on their education, experience and …
What if your co-parent is intentionally being difficult?
Co-parenting can sometimes be challenging. In most cases, co-parents eventually reach a workable way of raising their children together. Yet sometimes, one parent has no intention of ever letting the relationship become easier. They aim to continue making their co-parent’s life as difficult as possible. What can you do if your co-parent is like this? Here are some ideas: Restrict …
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 parenting, but more children end up living with their mums after a …
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 least until the worst is over. And those are just the acts of nature to …
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 that they have to pay. Many people don’t realize that once they make …