Whether you're just starting divorce proceedings or have been separated from your former spouse for months, you will have to approach the subject of child custody and a visitation schedule somewhere down the road. How you approach these negotiations can mean the...
Divorce With Respect
Year: 2016
Does fault have a formal place in California divorce?
Fault. From an early age, fault is something we either try to identify or something we try to hide from. In many areas of law, such as criminal law and in negligence cases, proving fault is a critical issue. If there is no finding of fault, then there can be no...
Lower divorce rates, but not for every demographic
Recent statistics seem to indicate that the number of people ending their marriages is lower, but that is not the case for every demographic. While the overall divorce rate is lower, there are certain demographics that continue to see an increasing divorce rate. As...
Planning for divorce can save financially
While some California residents appear to effortlessly glide through life, others find it necessary to plan for each stage of life. These individuals plan where they will attend college and what career path they will follow. They plan their wedding to the last detail,...
Do I need a prenup? 5 questions to ask yourself
Getting married requires you to answer many questions, from "Will you marry me?" to "Do you take each other for better or worse?" While these questions may have easy answers, not all of them do. For instance, one question you may need to answer is "Should we be...
Can’t stop worrying about how divorce will impact your kids? Pt. 2
We began the sensitive but important discussion of protecting kids' best interests in a divorce in a prior post. While not one method of handling the issue will fit all family cases, we hope that some general advice on protecting children during the divorce process...
What are the benefits of going through collaborative divorce?
When it comes to divorce, most people would rather end things amicably then drag out the process in front of a judge. With collaborative divorce, this is possible and, in most cases, significantly less expensive than traditional divorce proceedings. But aside from...
Keeping your kids out of the courtroom
If you are going through a divorce or child custody dispute, one of your main goals should be to shield your children from the conflict between their parents, especially with regard to parenting issues. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to keep your kids "out of...
Making the case for alimony
Money is typically a huge element in any divorce, whether you want it to be or not. Like it or not, a divorce is a dissolution of a business partnership. You will have to divide up your assets and set rules for child custody, and you would also be wise to at least...
4 ways to be mindful during your divorce
In the midst of filing for divorce, you can easily get overwhelmed by stress, frustration and anger. These emotions can make it hard to see beyond your current situation and make decisions that are in your best interests and the best interests of your family. As...