Social stigma is still sometimes a deterrent to divorce. While there is much less social concern about divorce now than there was decades ago, people can still face a degree of judgment after the end of a marriage. Particularly when there is reason to claim that misconduct contributed to the end of a marriage, people may worry about the information …
Can you relocate for work if you share custody?
You’ve been searching for a new job ever since your divorce, and you’re open to looking for opportunities outside of California. You’ve recently been offered an excellent position. It would be a major life change, as it is based in New York City, but you’re wondering if you should take it. Professional considerations aside, you may be worried about what …
How emotional affairs lead to divorce
It doesn’t take physical intimacy to have an affair. An emotional affair is a connection between two individuals that goes somewhat beyond the norms of a platonic friendship – creating an “emotional intimacy” that mimics the closeness most people have in their marriages. They can be just as damaging (or maybe more so) than physical affairs due to the depths …
What does shared legal custody entail?
Most people think custody proceedings only involve deciding where a child resides and at what times. However, there is more to it than that. In litigated custody matters, the court must also define both parents’ authority and obligation to make significant decisions about their child’s upbringing, otherwise known as legal custody. California law generally prefers when both parents are involved …
3 things that make divorce more likely
In some cases, you can identify life events that increase your odds of divorce. This doesn’t guarantee that divorce will happen, but it does mean that it is more likely for you at that time. This can be helpful because it gives you a chance to plan ahead and get things in order. You may need to gather documentation or …
3 marital assets that may require careful valuation before divorce
Under community property laws in California, spouses usually need to divide whatever they accumulated during a marriage if they divorce unless they agree to other arrangements. Regardless of who earned more money or whose name is on the ownership paperwork for assets, both spouses may have an interest in what either spouse earned or acquired during the marriage. Securing a …
How effective is a prenuptial agreement in California?
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup as it’s commonly known, is a legal contract that couples sign before getting married. It generally specifies how they will divide their assets, debts and income in case of divorce, although this is certainly not the only reason why these documents are drawn up. If you are contemplating a prenup, you may question its potential …
What do you need to modify child custody orders in California?
Court-issued child custody orders are not designed to last forever. Circumstances change over time, and a custody arrangement initially ordered by the court may eventually no longer suit its intended purpose of serving a child’s best interests. Therefore, you can likely seek a modification of existing child custody orders as a concerned parent if you think that doing so will …
3 things to consider as you tell your children about your divorce
Divorce can be a lot for a family to handle. Eventually, your children will learn about the divorce. As a parent, you may be struggling with the idea of how to talk to your children about the news before they learn it from someone else. Talking to your children about divorce shouldn’t be difficult. Here are three things to keep …
Why review your parenting plan as the New Year dawns?
As the new year approaches, an opportunity for reflection and renewal presents itself quite obviously. This period of fresh beginnings is not just for personal resolutions but can also be an ideal time for co-parents to revisit and review their parenting plans. A parenting plan, often established during a separation or divorce, outlines how parents will raise their children. There …