Southern California Family Law Blog
Tips for helping children in the divorce process
California parents who get a divorce can make the process easier on their children by making an effort to get along with one another. Even if parents are angry at one another, they should avoid showing their children this. At minimum, they should make an effort to be...
Liam Hemsworth files for divorce from Miley Cyrus
With the warp speed at which celebrity romances begin in whirlwind courtships that lead to spontaneous marriages, it's no surprise that some will eventually crash and burn in short order. Such appears to be the case between Miley Cyrus and husband Liam Hemsworth....
The rising number of gray divorces has experts worried
Divorces in California and around the country involving couples over 50 years of age have doubled in just the last two decades, and what are known as gray divorces accounted for one in four filings in 2010. In 1990, just 10% of divorces involved an older couple. This...
Dealing with child custody when there are safety concerns
For California parents who share custody with an ex-spouse or partner who they fear may be dangerous to the children, handing off the children can be a difficult event. However, there are some steps that a parent who fears for his or her child's safety can take. Most...
Parents have options when child support payments are too high
When a child mostly lives with one parent, the other parent might pay child support so that both parties share financial responsibility for a child's needs. However, not everyone who owes child support makes payments. California residents might wonder what happens...
Protecting assets when saying ‘I do’ again
Money can present problems with any marriage in California. But financial issues tend to be more front-and-center when one or both spouses is marrying again, a situation more common among older couples. In fact, two-thirds of previously married people between the ages...
5 tips for telling the children about divorce
Talking to your children about an upcoming divorce can get very tricky. No matter how you feel about it -- maybe you filed for divorce and you think it's the right move for your family -- you have to understand that it can be quite difficult for them. The way that you...
The wedding date might predict chances of divorce
When California couples are planning their weddings, the farthest thing from their minds is divorce. They are usually focused on creating a special day that will be remembered by all who attend. However, according to a new study from the University of Melbourne, the...
Non-custodial parents: dispelling common myths
In Manhattan Beach, California, a non-custodial mother or father is the parent who does not have physical custody of their child. However, a parent without physical custody can still have legal custody of a child. Numerous non-custodial parents have visitation rights...
Documents needed to prepare for divorce
Women in California who are considering divorce should first gather some financial documents. Having information means being prepared, and this will be important when heading into a divorce. First, a wife should get copies of her tax returns for the past three years....
