When you first file taxes after divorce, you may wonder how the end of the marriage will affect this process. Planning for tax considerations when you negotiate a divorce agreement is often a smart financial move. Review the common tax considerations for individuals...
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Is there a right way to discuss your divorce online?
These days, social media is undeniably tied in with our everyday life. It is almost impossible for most people to separate the two. Because of that, your knee jerk reaction when you decide to divorce may include posting about it online. But should you? Experts suggest...
Is the child support system outdated?
If you pay or receive child support, then the chances are good that you have had some issues with the system. According to NPR, the child support system has not changed and evolved properly as society, families and the economy have changed, leaving the system...
Shared parenting vs. sole-custody: What you should know
Parenting can be challenging, especially if you are co-parenting after a legal separation or divorce. Children deserve the love, emotional and financial support from both parents, even if they are not married. It is important to realize that the type of custody...
When should I take my divorce to trial?
Divorce does not have to be a battle, and in most cases it is better for everybody involved if it is not. Collaborative or mediated divorces tend to go much faster than trial divorces. However, there are certain circumstances where it is more advantageous to go to...
Difference between an alleged parent and a presumed parent
It is not only biological parents who can have a legal relationship with their children. If you are a nonbiological parent of a child or the partner or spouse of one of the child’s biological parents, California law may recognize your parental rights. Dependency...
Argue Better For Your Kid’s Sake
Arguments are inevitable between parents. Arguments in front of children are also inevitable. Unfortunately, the stress of the pandemic has called for more arguments. Child specialist and parenting coach Beth Proudfoot notes that these arguments are not only...
Argue Better For Your Kid’s Sake
Arguments are inevitable between parents. Arguments in front of children are also inevitable. Unfortunately, the stress of the pandemic has called for more arguments. Child specialist and parenting coach Beth Proudfoot notes that these arguments are not only...
Thinking of getting a divorce?
Getting a divorce is difficult. It’s mentally and emotionally exhausting. You’re stressed. You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. You are consumed with thoughts of what the future will look like, all while feeling stuck in the present. You get overwhelmed thinking about how...
Moving away with your kids
The formal conclusion of your divorce proceedings in California no doubt brings with it a certain degree of finality. Yet that does not necessarily signal an end to your association with your ex-spouse. Indeed, in many respects, it marks the beginning of an entirely...