Social security benefits provide older Americans with substantial financial support. Not every retired person in California receives a pension or has significant personal savings. Therefore, monthly social security deposits help single people and married couples...
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Tips to ease the coparenting transition
After a divorce, parenting with your former spouse can be a challenge. However, building a solid relationship as coparents will benefit your children’s well-being. Try these strategies after a divorce in California to improve communication and bridge the gap with your...
What to include in a California parenting plan
What to include in a California parenting plan Transitioning from raising your child with your former partner to raising your child, together, but in separate homes, is often challenging. You and your ex may find that things become easier if you create a written...
How to determine if it’s time to end a marriage
In California, a person can get a divorce for almost any reason. However, individuals who are thinking about ending their marriages are encouraged to ask themselves a variety of questions before doing so. For instance, they should consider whether they are doing...
Considerations when creating a prenuptial agreement
As the average age of marriage increases in the United States, more couples than ever before are opting for prenuptial agreements. These legal documents are especially important if you own a business or have accrued significant assets in your single days. Prenups also...
Seeing divorce through your child’s eyes
Can you remember being a child? The world around you was bigger, yet your personal world was smaller. The kitchen counters were higher, the people were taller and it is likely your family was the center of your universe. No matter how Mom and Dad felt about each...
What happens to a custody order if a co-parent dies?
Divorce can take a tremendous toll on the emotional health of children. Fortunately, if you share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse, the young ones in your family have two loving parents to help them thrive. If your ex-spouse dies, though, you may wonder what...
The lockdown may lead to an increase in divorce filings
Like all Californians, you have had to adjust to a new way of life in recent months. To comply with Governor Newsom’s lockdown order, you are probably spending a great deal of time in your home with your spouse. Even if your marriage was not already rocky, the...
How long does it take to get a divorce?
This is a common question that divorcing spouses have. Once they decide to pursue a divorce, some people want to get it over with as soon as possible. After all, divorce is a stressful life event. It is only natural to feel that way. So, how long does a divorce...
Posting online about your divorce is not a good idea — but usually is not illegal
One of the first things we advise our divorce clients to do is to avoid discussing their case on social media. If you are feeling frustrated, frightened or angry at your ex, it is tempting in the moment to log onto Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to let everyone know...