The decision to divorce is often the culmination of events and circumstances that make marriage untenable. In California, couples can divorce due to irreconcilable differences or incapacity. Although California law does not emphasize why spouses choose to divorce,...
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Should you stop using social media during your divorce?
Social media is something you likely use every day to connect with others, fill your downtime and stay in touch with friends and family. This is the same for most American adults of all ages. According to the Pew Research Center, six out of every 10 Instagram and...
Do step-parents have visitation and custody rights?
Divorce is complicated enough when both spouses have children together, but what happens when one spouse has children from a previous marriage? You may have a close relationship with your spouse's children that you want to continue after your marriage ends....
Assets, debts and a knowledgeable approach to property division
If you are facing the end of your marriage, the next hurdle to cross will be the property division phase of your divorce. The objective here is for the two of you to divide your property and debt in as fair a manner as possible. If you can work together, property...
How does spousal support work in California divorce?
If you have concerns about supporting yourself after divorce, you may be a candidate for spousal support in California. Sometimes called alimony, spousal support consists of payments from one spouse to the other for a designated time period. Review the rules about...
Child custody considerations in California
When ending a marriage in California, a solid parenting plan can help ease the transition for children. This legal document details the custody arrangements and provides a template for an agreeable co-parenting relationship. Review the factors that influence child...
Do you have to split marital property equally when you divorce in California?
California uses a community property standard for asset division when couples divorce. While the law mandates fair division, however, it does not require a 50/50 split of marital assets and debt. Explore the factors that impact property division in California divorce...
3 tips for coparenting after divorce
One of your biggest concerns about your divorce is likely how your children will react. You may worry about how your children will cope, especially as you start to share parenting time with your former spouse. According to the American Psychological Association,...
Avoid these common money mistakes amid divorce
The decisions you make when navigating your divorce have far-reaching implications, and this is particularly true when it comes to your money. Many people in your shoes make similar financial mistakes during a divorce, so recognizing what these common money mistakes...
How does California divide retirement accounts in divorce?
If your marriage ends after 10 years or longer, you may have a healthy retirement account. Individuals ending a second or subsequent marriage will also have concerns about the division of retirement savings. Review the basics of fairly dividing your retirement savings...