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...
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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...
How should you respond to financial questions from your coparent?
When it comes to raising kids, determining how to spend your money may feel like a losing battle. Many parents have trouble balancing the books when it comes to raising kids. After a divorce, balancing your finances may become more complicated than before. Random...
Your divorce and parenting your children
Raising your children while navigating a divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences. Despite the ebb and flow of your own emotions, you need to help your children understand why their family dynamic has suddenly shifted. Knowing some strategies for...
What do you know about running a business with your ex?
Not only were you marital partners with your ex, but you were business partners, too. While you ended your marriage, you could still have a company to run together. Kiplinger breaks down three mistakes divorced business co-owners must avoid while dissolving their...
How can you obtain custody of your children with a domestic violence charge?
If a court found you guilty of domestic violence, various areas of your life may change, including your ability to obtain custody of your child during a divorce. According to the Judicial Branch of California, the judge cannot give custody to the parent who committed...
Can I get custody of my cat in the divorce?
Because California is a community property state, many parties to divorce worry about where their pets will end up after the asset division process. In many states, courts view domestic animals no differently than bank accounts and furniture during a legal divorce....
What triggers domestic violence?
While domestic violence can damage your relationship and hurt your reputation, you may feel unable to prevent it at times. Feeling like you cannot control your emotional response or your behavior may cause feelings of fear and frustration. Knowing some of the...
How do you handle custody with a military parent?
These days, more families are going through divorce. This also means there is a higher rate of military parents going through splits as well. This poses unique hurdles, such as the possibility of having to co-parent at a distance when the military parent ends up...