Your children are back in school. You must now start picking them up from sports or academic team practices and driving them to competitions. Your schedule becomes more and more hectic as they get involved in extracurricular activities. But dealing with your...
Divorce
Can my former spouse move with our children?
Your divorce has been settled and you have relaxed into a respectful co-parenting routine with your former spouse. After about a year, your former partner announces plans to move several hours away with the children. You currently share joint physical custody are...
Summer break and the divorce process
Parents who are dealing with a divorce may be going through many hurdles, both in their personal lives and their professional lives too. As a parent, bringing a marriage to an end can be very tough, especially in regard to the potential impact the divorce may have on...
Gambling addiction and divorce
Couples make the decision to end their marriage for countless reasons, but the divorce process can be particularly challenging for some people. Those experiencing financial problems may be especially worried about how their divorce will impact their finances, and some...
California divorces and pet custody
If you have a dog, cat or another type of pet, you know the special bond that often develops between humans and their animal companions. Many California residents have pets and commonly refer to them as members of their family. Some people who do not have children...
Divorce and eating disorders
Many people focus on some of the financial repercussions of divorce when they are bringing their marriage to a close, such as the amount of child support that they will receive or pay, or the manner in which their marital property will be divided. Others may focus on...
Sleep problems during the divorce process
From financial issues associated with property division and child support to the amount of time that may need to be devoted to working through a divorce, ending your marriage can bring on a number of challenges. For some people, this may lead to sleep problems, while...
How do I tell people about my divorce?
If you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, at some point you will need to break this news to your friends and family members. You will also end up having to tell other people who you may not be as close to like your co-workers, neighbors, teachers at your...
Planning for your child’s educational future after divorce
Perhaps the most visible effect that divorce has on your life is the change to your financial makeup. If you were previously sharing a bank account with your spouse and shared assets, retirement benefits and other financial obligations, it could be overwhelming...
Divorce and job-related considerations
People often think of how divorce could impact their relationship with their children or their finances. These are definitely important issues to review if you are planning on ending your marriage, but it is important to consider some of the other reasons why divorce...
