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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Parents have a legal obligation to provide for their dependent children, even after a divorce, and even if they are not the custodial parent. Courts recognize this responsibility by approving child support orders.Yet according to a 2011 report prepared by the U.S....
Many modern parents prefer to split child-raising responsibilities. With the help of technology, options like telecommuting or adopting an alternative work schedule can help parents work around daycare or school schedules.However, some families choose to have one...
Going through a divorce can take a significant emotional toll on anyone. Even if a couple approaches a divorce amicably, the process will inevitably result in change -- and that, in turn, will require time for adjustment.Yet the body is a resilient machine, and...
After more than 18 months apart, two Los Angeles fathers have been reunited with their sons. The mother of both children became the focus of an international manhunt that required the coordinated efforts of the FBI, Interpol and local authorities in Europe. The legal...
California residents who are in the process of divorce may wonder about ways to make the process easier on themselves. It may be a relief to learn that it is possible for former spouses to get along with each other once the divorce is final. This habit of cooperation...