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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When navigating divorce, California parents know that one of the most complex aspects of the process will be any issue related to child custody. It is natural to have concerns over what will happen to your child, and parents often feel out of control over what will...
If a person in California marries another person who already has a child, the new spouse will have no parental rights to the stepchild. This can have devastating consequences if something should happen to the custodial parent of the child. The court may then rule that...
Many California couples and others around the country have celebrated anniversaries of over 20 or 30 years. Their children may be grown and have started families of their own. At this point in their lives, they may have assumed that their marriages would last forever....
For some, the realization that their marriage is over comes easily. Perhaps they have a deal-breaker mentality that makes it easy to know when a spouse has crossed the line. You may be like others, however, for whom walking away from a commitment like marriage is a...
