Prenuptial agreements were once mainly thought of as being necessary for the rich and famous. However, many matrimonial experts recommend them for many of their clients in California or elsewhere around the nation, regardless of their jobs or income levels. Should a...
Month: March 2018
New app may help ex-spouses with child custody issues
Technological advances have afforded many conveniences to California residents and others around the country. There are apps available to download that are designed to make life a little easier in a variety of ways. The recent introduction of a new app will hopefully...
Is divorce rate higher for millennials?
Many factors come into play when a California couple or others around the country decide to end a marriage. For whatever the reasons that lead to a divorce, couples of all ages routinely decide to call it quits. Researchers have long tried to analyze divorce trends...
Shared parenting laws being considered for child custody cases
Traditionally, when a couple with children got a divorce in California or elsewhere around the country, some type of joint visitation arrangement was established between the mother and father. However, these child custody arrangements usually leaned heavily in the...
How to boost retirement savings after a “gray divorce”
There has been a significant increase in the number of couples over age 50 who have decided to end their marriages. The phenomenon is so prevalent in California and other parts of the country that it has been referred to as "gray divorce." While going through a...
Custody arrangements may impact kids’ self-esteem
The decisions that parents make can have life-long effects on their children. As a parent, you certainly want to do your best to ensure that those influences are positive rather than negative, but you also cannot avoid every potential scenario that could leave...
Understanging Social Security benefits in a divorce
Social Security benefits have long been on the horizon for many California residents and others throughout the nation. Once someone reaches a given retirement age, he or she is eligible to receive some level of benefits. This is also true for those couples that have...
Property division discussions should include retirement funds
When a California couple gets a divorce, discussions begin early about how to divide their assets and belongings. Typically, discussions regarding property division center on the family home, bank accounts and child custody. While it may not initially come to mind, a...
Prenups and postnups helpful in property division discussions
Prenuptial agreements are often considered necessary for only the wealthy or famous. Yet, many experts tout their usefulness for most California couples or any couple around the country. Agreements such as prenups can be very helpful in divorce proceedings when...
Financial tips for those going through a divorce
In a marriage, there are often clearly defined roles regarding the handling of finances. One spouse is typically responsible for financial matters, while the other may be either somewhat engaged in the decisions or completely unaware of what is going on. When a...
