During a divorce, the proceedings can get heated. People are often divorcing because they can no longer be in a productive and happy relationship. They may wish that they never had to deal with their ex-spouse again. In some cases, once the divorce proceedings are...
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Does cohabitation affect alimony?
Alimony can be a sore subject for many California residents. Alimony is the payment from one former spouse to the other following a divorce. These payments are meant to allow an ex-spouse to continue to receive financial support following a divorce. It's often awarded...
Tax exemptions are important consideration in high asset divorce
Divorce can be stressful for any couple, however the process can be even more complicated for those with a large number of assets. In these cases, there can be concerns about how best to split the couple's wealth so that each person can move on to a new life.This time...
Man sentenced to prison for scheme to avoid child support
Following a divorce, California family law courts want to ensure that children receive financial support from both of their parents, even if they don't live with both of their parents 100 percent of the time. Raising a child is expensive, and child support helps to...
Health insurance concerns after divorce
For a spouse without employer-sponsored health care coverage, the prospect of divorce can be intimidating. Specifically, having to independently fund health insurance can drain financial resources and perhaps necessitate a spousal support award.Since the launch of the...
Divorced fathers and child custody awards
The role of primary caregiver is being fulfilled by an increasing number of single American fathers.Although single mother households still outnumber them -- representing around 8.6 million households in 2011, based on a Pew Research study -- the rise of the single...
Potential property division and tax issues during divorce
When it comes to dividing property, divorce can be a complicated process for many California couples. The state’s community property laws with respect to marital debts and assets may not always seem intuitive.The first step is separating marital assets from...
The role Facebook can play in a divorce
The world of divorce and family law is always evolving, and with these developments has come improved processes and better divorces (a phrase that many people may seem like a myth). In a similar, albeit more rapid, way, the world of technology is always evolving. In...
Protecting yourself, financially and emotionally, in a divorce
When a person decides they want to divorce their spouse, it can be a startling realization for some, and it can be difficult to prepare for, even for people who may have felt their marriage was rocky for many years.The divorce process can be difficult, but people can...
Does religion affect divorce rates?
Is there a connection between divorce and religion? The answer might be yes, but not in the way that readers expect.According to a recent study performed by researchers at two colleges, divorce rates are higher in religiously conservative states. The study...
