Parents going through divorce want what is best for their child. In most cases, a child fears instability and uncertainty more than anything else. There is a way to address both of these fears at the same time, though. This is through the implementation of joint...
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Should you worry about digital assets?
Going through divorce, one of the biggest headaches will almost certainly come in the form of asset division. Unfortunately, many factors can complicate this and make it an even bigger headache to deal with, too. This includes digital assets, which have caused a stir...
Can you get Social Security using an ex-spouse’s work record?
When you work in a California professional role covered by Social Security for long enough, you become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits once you hit retirement age. However, if you do not have enough of a work history to qualify for these benefits, but...
How should I gather evidence of domestic violence?
Whether you are trying to prove a case of domestic violence or defend yourself against accusations, you will need evidence to back up your claims. The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides some suggestions on what evidence to collect that could be useful when...
How do addiction issues affect divorce?
Unfortunately, addiction is quite common across the United States, including in California. People become addicted to any number of substances or activities, including alcohol and other drugs, watching pornography, or gambling. If you or your spouse struggle with...
How can you succeed at parallel parenting?
Divorce does not always wrap up in a neat bow. Hostile feelings may linger between a couple following the divorce, despite sharing children. Co-parenting is not ideal for every couple. Instead, you could have better results with parallel parenting. Parallel parenting...
Do you need a financial advisor on your divorce team?
When you divorce your husband or wife in California, the financial implications of the split may impact you for years or even decades to come. If you have considerable assets or significant concerns about how the financial ramifications of your divorce might impact...
How can unpaid child support lead to passport problems?
If you fall behind on your child support payments, the government has ways to incentivize you to pay. According to the Office of Child Support Enforcement, noncustodial parents owe about $23,000. The Passport Denial Program is a tool the government uses to collect...
How do summary dissolutions differ for same-sex couples?
If you can get a summary dissolution instead of a divorce to end your marriage, it can be well worth it. This process can cost less and take less time than going through a divorce. The end result is the same though. The Judicial Branch of California explains there are...
What happens to a couple’s debt when they divorce?
If divorce is something you see in your future, chances are you have thought of having to split assets with your spouse. What many couples fail to think about prior to filing for divorce is the debt they accumulate both individually and as a pair. Here is some basic...
