Knowing that a marriage is coming to an end may be a painful realization for many couples in California and elsewhere around the country. While this decision may be difficult for couples of any age, it can seem all the more stressful when the people have been married...
Month: September 2017
Post-divorce co-parenting for California families
When you're in the midst of a divorce, it can be difficult to think of your soon-to-be ex-spouse as anything but a source of negativity. Even with all the other considerations -- asset division, relocation, finances and more -- the conflict can be hard to set aside....
Jon and Kate Gosselin face new child custody battle
Many California residents are familiar with the reality television show "Jon & Kate Plus 8." While the show is no longer on the air, the stars continue to make headlines. The show centered on a couple who welcomed sextuplets into their home, along with their older...
Managing finances during a divorce
When a marriage ends in California, there are often major changes in the lives of those involved. One area that experiences significant changes following a divorce is finances. Experts stress the need for affected parties to seek assistance in a divorce. Financial...
Child custody in shared parenting situations
When a marriage ends in California, or anywhere around the country, there is often concern about how any children involved in the situation will be affected. Of course, parents want their children to continue to be healthy and happy, even if they have gone through a...
Property division: how to split IRA funds in a divorce
Splitting up assets in a California divorce can be a complicated process. When dealing with major assets, such as a home, decisions need to be made that will be fair and equitable to all parties. For many couples, their largest asset is an IRA plan. Property division...
California divorce: pre-nup recommended in second, third marriage
When couples in California and elsewhere around the country get married for a second, or even third, time, a good majority of those marriages will not be successful. In fact, 67 percent of second marriages end in divorce, while 74% of third marriages experience the...
Wine may get better with age but marriage doesn’t always
You can probably look back on the different stages of your life and think of a few things you may do differently if given the chance to go back in time and do it all again. On the other hand, you may be one of many California residents who believe that all of life's...
What to do with a home in estate planning
Many California residents have a will that specifies how their assets will be distributed after their deaths. As individuals near retirement age, the issue of how a person's home will be handled often arises. Financial experts report that since a home is likely the...
Divorce issues: Understanding the child support system
After a marriage has ended, some California residents may receive child support payments as part of a settlement. Family specialists acknowledge that there is a good deal of misunderstanding about the process. August was Child Support Aware Month, and some experts...
