When you prepare for property division proceedings in a California court, you must be willing to disclose all your assets and liabilities. In this state, the court equally splits marital property between spouses. However, how can you obtain an equal share of property...
Divorce
Successful parenting for dads after a divorce
While your divorce changed many areas of your life, it did not change the love you have for your children and your desire to be an active and loving parent. However, maintaining a strong role in the lives of the kids after a divorce may be especially challenging for...
The important conversation with your kids about divorce
If you have made the decision to divorce, the next step may be to explain to your kids what they can expect in the weeks and months ahead. Divorce will bring significant changes to their lives, and you will have to have an initial conversation with them about the end...
A realistic financial future after your divorce
As you consider the changes a divorce will bring to your life, you do not want to overlook the potential financial impact as well. It is easy to see the immediate changes a separation will bring, but as you begin to pursue a fair financial settlement, you would be...
Do you really need a prenuptial agreement?
When preparing to walk down the aisle, you and your soon-to-be spouse are planning for the wedding day, honeymoon and the start of your lives together. You are probably not thinking about what will happen if your marriage ends in divorce at some point in the future,...
Financial preparation is the key to your post-divorce future
Securing a fair and reasonable financial settlement is critical for your post-divorce future. You understand it’s important to seek terms that allow you to have stability and security long-term, but this starts well before you even file for divorce. Preparing for this...
Co-parenting can be expensive. Can you afford it?
When two California parents go through a divorce, it is likely that one of their main concerns is how they can protect the best interests of their children from start to finish. One way many do this is by choosing to co-parent. This type of arrangement allows children...
Will staying married for the kids do more harm than good?
Once you have children, your marriage is no longer just about you and your spouse. It is also about the children that you share. The decisions that you make about your relationship will impact your kids, possibly in a long-lasting way. Quite a few parents going...
Causes and potential effects of a grey divorce
Though recent statistics suggest that overall divorce rates are falling, that doesn't seem to be the case for people aged 50 and older. This is an experience often called "grey divorce" by researchers and the media. Residents here in California who haven't encountered...
Actor Tom Arnold and wife set to divorce
The ending of a marriage is often an unhappy event for everyone involved. However, there are times when two people feel compelled to move on without any angry feelings towards one another. Those in California may be interested in what actor Tom Arnold had to say...