Divorce With Respect
Divorce is not an easy decision for any parent. Mothers and fathers do not want to uproot their kids or cause them any type of stress. However, the fact is that some marriages do end. And when they do, such a change may affect children. Some children can adapt a...
Bringing a considerable amount of student loan debt into a marriage is not an uncommon thing in California and across the nation. In fact, a February 2018 CNBC article estimated that approximately 70 percent of students graduate college with a large amount of student...
In California, couples going through divorce proceedings are required - by law - to truthfully disclose all assets and liabilities. This disclosure is done on the initial Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Form FL-100 or the initial response, Form FL-120. These...
Agreeing or deciding to mediate your divorce is a step toward a more peaceful and amicable process. However, it is important to understand what the process entails before you make any decisions about whether it is right for you. Below, we explain the basic aspects of...
Ending a marriage or serious relationship as a parent is not easy; especially when you are splitting from your child's other parent. Under these circumstances, you may be ending a romantic, intimate relationship, but you will still be connected to one another through...
The beginning of a new year gives people the opportunity to make positive changes and make the new year a better one than the last year. And whether many people dismiss resolutions like this, they can make a powerful difference in your future happiness if you follow...
Deciding to divorce is typically not a decision people make on a whim. Often, it comes after months or years of a struggling marriage or a marriage-testing event that leaves spouses (and their relationship) broken. In other words, it usually does not happen overnight....
Going through a divorce during the holidays is especially difficult, and for one reason or another, many people set a goal to finalize it before the new year. However, if spousal support is on the line, finalizing this year could be especially important. Changing laws...
Social media plays a huge role in our lives today. Unfortunately, that is not always a good thing; especially when it comes to how it can affect our relationships. Below, we examine two common ways social media can cause problems or complicate already troubled...
Parents that are fighting over custody typically want as much time with their kids as possible. The thought of having to split that time after a breakup or divorce can be heart-wrenching. However, custody arrangements must be in the best interests of the child, and in...
