When you filed the papers to end your marriage in a California court, you knew your decision was affecting children's lives as well as your own. Hopefully, through thoughtful discussions and by keeping lines of communication open, you'll be able to help them over any...
Month: November 2017
Divorce: Prenups helpful for everyone, not just celebrities
Many couples in California and around the country opt to create a prenuptial agreement before entering into marriage. In most cases, these agreements deal with property division should a couple get a divorce. However, there is a trend in prenups and other relationship...
How to divide real estate during a divorce
The purchase of a home is typically the largest single expenditure a married couple makes in California or anywhere around the nation. When a couple decides to get a divorce, dealing with the home can prove to be a complicated issue since it is likely the largest...
Need to redo budget when going through a divorce
Budgeting is a critical part of managing finances for many California residents and others around the country. However, it becomes even more paramount for individuals going through a divorce. Financial experts recommend focusing on several specific areas as a couple...
How mental illness or addiction can affect a divorce
Mental illness is a very serious matter affecting California and all other states in our nation. Many people consider addiction to alcohol or other substances to be a mental illness as well. While these problems can have a devastating impact on couples in a...
Why self-procured divorce isn’t usually a good idea
When you first started thinking about getting divorced, you may have immediately begun to worry about the potential costs of such endeavors. While you realized that there are other issues as or more important than money, you have also always been a practical thinker;...
Pre-nups are important documents in divorce process
Prenuptial agreements may not be considered as a romantic gesture by California couples or others throughout the country. However, many experts view them as an essential document for those entering into marriage, regardless of the couple's income level. They are...
Upcoming Event: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Divorce
Helping Women Navigate the Challenges of "Untying the Knot" Main Topics of Workshop: Legal ~ Financial ~ Emotional The Divorce Process * Child Custody & Support Dividing Property Protecting Yourself Legally and Financially Helping Your Family Cope * Avoiding...
How divorce can affect credit card debt
When a marriage ends in California or elsewhere around the country, there are a number of potentially emotional issues to address. Dealing with finances during the divorce process can lead to conflict among the parties involved. One particular aspect of finances that...
Making It Work: Moving With Kids After a Divorce
In many ways life after a divorce is a chance to set the reset button on your life, but if you have kids in tow things can get a bit complicated. Many divorce agreements set geographical parameters on where a custodial parent can live. The idea is that it is most...
