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...
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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...
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...
