Weddings in California can be expensive, but whether a couple spends a few hundred dollars on their special day or tens of thousands, most believe that the outcome is the same -- the celebration of the start to a happy marriage. A recent study showed that this line of...
If you were to closely observe your extended family members, friends and co-workers in California or beyond, you'd likely notice that some people are, by nature, more argumentative than others. Where do you fall regarding this classification? Are you someone who is...
When a couple decides to get a divorce in California or elsewhere around the country, there are dozens of issues to address. While property division may seem to be of utmost importance, couples with children have crucial decisions to make. Child custody determinations...
Many couples in California and all around the nation are separating, yet still remaining married to one another. When celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain recently passed away, this scenario was found to be true for him. He had never gotten a divorce, though he had been...
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that became effective on Jan. 1, 2018 affected many California residents and others around the country. While the Act addressed numerous issues, one notable topic dealt with how alimony, also known as spousal support, will be taxed....
If you've ever discussed divorce with family members or friends who have gone through it, you may have heard stories of various challenges they faced, perhaps regarding property division or parenting issues. The latter may be on your mind a lot lately as well if...
Being a stepparent is a truly unique and rewarding experience. While some people in California wonder whether they could truly love a child who is not biologically theirs, you know that it is not only possible, but that it is better than anyone could ever imagine....
There are millions of dog and cat owners in California and throughout the nation who view their pets as members of the family. A pet owned by a married couple is likely viewed as belonging equally to each spouse. While this may be how the couple feels,...
No two marital dissolutions are alike. With that being said, a few mistakes are commonly made during the divorce process in California and elsewhere. One of these mistakes is pursuing a settlement that assumes the status quo. A major goal during divorce is to...
Every state in America uses the barometer of what's best for the children in instances when parents separate. Courts of law want to ensure that a child's welfare is at the forefront of every child custody matter in California and, in doing so, use some yardsticks by...
