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. One spouse keeping the home is of the main three options …
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 together? 1. Sell it and move on Putting your house or …
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 of that inheritance with them. After all, the two of you …
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 their child’s best interests while working to ensure that both parents can maintain meaningful relationships with them. However, making …
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 the financial value is the easiest solution. However, don’t assume that this is your …
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 necessary. One of these is if you’re going through a divorce. Social media is …
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 been together for decades, but decides to end the marriage. Why …
How military assignments affect custodial rightsÂ
Relocation is a reality that many military families face, often dictated by the needs of the armed forces. While these moves are essential for service members to fulfill their duties, they can create challenges in divorce cases involving child custody. In San Diego, where many families have ties to the military, the impact of relocation on custodial arrangements is a …
3 signs that mediation may be the best divorce solution
There are several different approaches to divorce. Some couples can easily pursue an uncontested divorce because they have previously signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement with one another. Other couples may not agree on terms and may not have any kind of contract with one another. In those cases, litigation or contested divorce proceedings may be necessary. There are sometimes …
How to work with a narcissist on child custody matters
Child custody is a challenging situation for those who are dealing with a narcissist. This is primarily because you’re having to raise your children with someone who’s very self-absorbed and lives in a world they create for themselves. The very nature of a narcissist makes it challenging for them to parent together because they can only think about what’s best …