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,...
Roseville Legal Issues Blog
When is a joint custody arrangement best for a California family?
Child custody is one of the most contentious and complex issues a California couple will address in a divorce. It is never easy for two loving parents to decide how to share time with their kids, even if the two parties are amicable and have resolved to work together...
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...
Creating a strong post-divorce future for your children
You’ve made the decision to file for divorce, but you are now concerned with how this choice will impact your kids. You and your soon-to-be ex are willing to prioritize the needs of your children by working together to create a parenting plan that will be strong and...
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...
How to create an asset division checklist
As you prepare for the divorce process, you’re likely to have concerns about asset division. More specifically, you’re concerned about the impact of divorce on your net worth. No two divorces are the same, so there’s no exact way of knowing how things will work out....
Compelling reasons to consider adopting your stepchildren
When you fall in love with someone who has children from a previous relationship, their kids become part of your family when you decide to make a commitment. Your stepchildren will likely play a major role in your relationship and become important people in your life...
Retooling your retirement plan after divorce
Going through a divorce can be a disruptive experience, at the very least, for a couple ending their marriage. However, there can be devastating financial repercussions for people who divorce later in life as they can lose a large amount of their retirement savings...
Seeking the best interests of your kids during divorce
There are few in California or elsewhere who have not experienced how devastating a divorce can be, whether it is their own breakup, another family member's or a friend's divorce. You may have watched your own parents divorce and lived through the struggle of a...