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...
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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....
Making divorce easier on the kids
Many ex-spouses in California have difficulty agreeing on issues related to child custody. While most parents want what is best for the children, it can sometimes be difficult to know what is actually best for them. The first question parents considering divorce might...
How will California handle your debts in a divorce?
When couples divorce, they often spend a lot of time and energy on how they will split up their assets. They often fail to spend an equivalent amount of time on how they want to handle the debt accrued during their marriage. However, that can have as significant of an...
Divorce can affect credit scores, especially for women
From dividing up marital assets to getting used to new living arrangements, ending a marriage can result in many changes and challenges for California couples. Because of all the issues related to a divorce, some soon-to-be-exes overlook matters related to their...
Couples seeking divorce may wish to speak with a lawyer
In Manhattan Beach and across the United States, many couples seek legal counsel from a divorce lawyer. Both spouses may feel conflicting emotions, and long-term marriages are particularly difficult when one of the spouses decides to file for divorce. Major issues...

