Many of us have heard the phrases "money can't buy happiness" and "With more money comes more problems." These phrases underestimate the power that money actually does have in certain situations, like a divorce. If you are getting divorced, money is likely one of your...
Divorce With Respect
Year: 2016
Reasons your spousal support payments could come to an end
Securing spousal support after a divorce can be significant for financially disadvantaged spouses across California. This money should help spouses rebuild their lives, transition out of marriage and help to maintain the lifestyle they enjoyed while married, all of...
SO YOUR DIVORCE IS FINAL: NOW WHAT?
The process of divorce can be completely draining, financially, emotionally and personally. People often expend so much energy, time and resources on getting divorced that at the end of it all, they don't know what to do next. It's almost like preparing for huge exam....
Getting your child custody agreement ready for back to school
If you are a parent of a school age child, then he or she is either excited to return to school in a few short weeks or bummed that the summer has ended. Whatever is the case for you, you can bet a new school year will bring about plenty of changes to your child's...
Can I call off a divorce?
Divorces can be bitter, contentious events. This is especially true when they involve two people who hate each other or no longer trust or respect one another. However, this isn't the way everyone feels when they file for divorce. In fact, couples may file for divorce...
GETTING RE-MARRIED? DON’T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES TWICE
After a marriage ends, people often make a promise to themselves that if they get remarried, they won't make the same mistakes that contributed to the end of their first marriage. They'll be more thoughtful, spontaneous or selfish; they'll look for someone more...
Is your divorce making you ill?
People often make statements like, "I'm sick of my ex!" or, "The thought of going to court for this divorce is making my head ache." While these kinds of statements are often made in the figurative sense, divorce can literally make some people ill. According to this...
Tips for discussing a prenup
Getting married should be one of the most wonderful, exciting moments in your life, and a time for happiness and celebration. However, although you may have nothing but the best intentions and highest of hopes for your own union, reports like this one remind us that...
Collaboration (collaborative law) can help secure good solutions for bad situations
When people get married, they typically don't expect to get divorced. They don't expect that they'll fall out of love with their spouse or become so bitter and angry that they can't even be in the same room as the other person. And they don't expect that they might do...
Would you take pizza instead of child support?
There are many ways food can improve our lives. It satiates hunger, brings people together and helps us feel healthier, happier, relaxed and even more loving. But can food replace money? Can pizza be used as a replacement for child support? According to an Italian...