When people start thinking about divorce, those thoughts tend to inspire intense negative emotions. The idea of divorce litigation can seem cathartic at first. People convince themselves that a judge might vindicate them by siding with them on major issues. The...
Divorce can be a messy and disruptive process, but it does not need to be. Spouses can sometimes make prior arrangements for major issues, including financial support and property division, with prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. They can also pursue a low-conflict...
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the stances of key figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on reproductive rights remain critical talking points. Both have shaped their positions based on their political ideologies and the constituents they...
When planning a life together, most couples naturally focus on love, commitment and the joys of building a future. However, with a significant number of marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce, it’s important to discuss the practical aspects of marriage as well. A...
The presence of children in a family can serve as a powerful deterrent to filing for divorce. Parents often worry that the decision to end marriage might cause significant harm to their kids. The way that they approach the issue can have a major impact on how...
The decision to end a marriage is one that’s virtually never taken lightly. Couples often try other methods to handle their problems before they call it quits. In the United States as a whole, the divorce rate has been declining since 2012, except for a slight uptick...
If you end your marriage in California, the relationship is officially terminated after the final divorce decree is issued. However, it may be possible to obtain a temporary order, which helps to settle pressing issues until a permanent agreement can be reached....
As a community property state, most people believe that the division of property during a divorce in California always results in a 50-50 split. However, it is quite a complex process to divide assets and debts, and the result is sometimes an equitable rather than...
Crafting a co-parenting plan is important for successful co-parenting. Parents in California who are designing their co-parenting plan should focus on addressing as many details as they can pertaining to child rearing and decision-making. What should you include in a...
Divorce doesn't have to be an adversarial situation. Collaborative divorce is a process that allows couples to work together with a team of professionals to come to an agreement that works for both sides. Taking advantage of the benefits this type of divorce offers...
