Many married couples in California face various challenges in maintaining healthy, successful relationships. However, some say there are certain red flags that may foretell divorce. In the aftermath of some recent Hollywood couple break-ups, a psychotherapist has...
Month: September 2016
No estate planning often spells chaos for family members
News outlets in California and across the globe were flooded with stories earlier this year regarding pop music star Prince, who died without ever having executed a will. Similar stories surfaced after that; apparently, Prince was not the only superstar whose lack of...
Can I move out of state with the kids?
Divorce is a messy and challenging time. Getting the paperwork done, the assets divided and custody schedules arranged is a Herculean feat you don't ever wish to repeat. Life, though, keeps on chugging down the tracks. Yesterday's custody arrangement may not work...
California Divorce and Legal Separation: What’s the Difference?
If you are considering divorcing but want to go the route of a legal separation because you think it is easier or cheaper than a divorce, you should understand that procedurally, the two proceedings are very similar. What's The Same? In both divorce and legal...
Digital estate plans aren’t niche anymore
The fact that you're reading this on a computer screen shouldn't escape you. It may even be through email, Facebook or another online subscription service. Your life is tied to the internet but, if you don't plan ahead, those accounts become inaccessible when you pass...
Options for selling a California home after divorce
Couples in California who end their marriages often face challenges regarding distribution of assets, property division and other related matters. Typically, one of the largest assets of concern is the house a couple shared during marriage. Determining how best to...
Major mistakes to avoid in estate planning
Some California residents may be among others across the nation currently facing challenges regarding living wills, trusts or other related matters. Careful estate planning is advisable to any and all who wish to secure their assets and provide for loved ones'...
Paying for Your Children’s Extra-Curriculars After Divorce
Raising a child is expensive. Room, board, clothing, medical expenses and college are costly all on their own. But then there are all those additional expenses that add up when your child is active in sports, clubs, academia and other interests. These expenditures are...
Dating contract part of Tom Cruise’s divorce from Katie Holmes
When a California marriage ends in court, there are any number of formal agreements that might be made between former spouses. Negotiations may include discussions regarding personal and professional lives after divorce. When children are involved, situations can...
Choose wisely when estate planning in California
In daily life, many people in California and elsewhere are organized, good at planning and prompt in attending to necessary details in their work and personal lives. Others are staunch procrastinators, seemingly stuck in ever-revolving to-do lists that never actually...
