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...
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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...
What are the two types of guardianship in California?
In the event one or both parents in a California family are unable to care for their child, perhaps due to death, injury or incarceration, it may be necessary to appoint a guardian to look after the child. In cases of probate guardianship, when a person approaches a...
Collaborating on your divorce could be good for your future
Every divorce is different, and what works best for your unique situation may not work well for someone else. It is smart for a California couple to explore all of the legal options available before they make a choice that will be affect their future for years to...
Do child support payments affect income taxes?
If your divorce decree includes a child support agreement, there may be changes to your federal or state of California income tax returns. The relationship between income tax guidelines and child support payments may be complex, and it is subject to alteration under...
The basics of visitation and custody orders after divorce
Every state is different when it comes to divorce and child custody laws, and California is no exception. When a couple divorces, there is property to split, debt to divide and children who are facing tumult in their lives. Many couples have a hard time with divorce...
What do I do if my teen wants to live with my ex?
Since your divorce, you've probably had some rocky moments with your kids. If you have the majority of the parenting time, you might be on the front lines most of the time. If they were very young when you divorced, they may have been confused and sad, but older...
Sharing custody of children can be positive and fulfilling
When parents are faced with the seemingly daunting task of arranging a shared custody arrangement during their divorce in California, the chances that they are able to amicably and respectfully share the parenting responsibilities of their children may seem incredibly...
How should debt be split in a divorce?
If you are one of the many people in California who is facing or even in the midst of a divorce, you know firsthand that the process entails a lot more than just one person moving out. It is also about more than just who gets what set of towels or other personal...
You can control the stress level in your divorce
If you are heading toward divorce, your life is probably already full of emotion. You are dealing with major changes, including tightening your budget, determining custody arrangements and perhaps packing to move. The last thing you need is to add more stress. In...
