Divorce With Respect
Many Californians are familiar with the popular TV show "16 and Pregnant" on MTV. The show depicts young teens facing the very adult challenges of parenting and documents some of the struggles that parents of any age often face; one of which is collecting child...
We have discussed how useful prenuptial agreements can be for any couple in California who may have assets or investments they would like to protect. Prenuptial agreements allow a couple to have an open discussion about finances and set guidelines for what will happen...
When we read about a couple considering or arguing about a prenuptial agreement, the general impression is that the couple is driven by greed or is planning for their relationship to fail, and that their marriage is in danger before it even begins. But this picture...
Planning a wedding and a future with someone can be an exciting and stressful time. In some cases, however, the stress of being engaged outweighs the excitement and one or both people end up calling the wedding off. It can be very important for people in California to...
There are distinct characteristics of people born during different periods of time, many of which can affect the way in which relationships are regarded. This means that whether a person is a baby boomer or a Millennial could have a significant impact on how they view...
We read about celebrity breakups and divorces in the news all the time. Every week, there seems to be another couple breaking up and the stories are full of rumors, speculations and specific details about a split. So-called experts might even weigh in. It can feel...
By the time a couple has decided to get a divorce, it is very likely that they have done everything they can do to try and repair a marriage. Many people try counseling or trial separations before a divorce in an attempt to identify and fix issues that may be putting...
Couples who are getting married often consider how they can protect themselves in the event that their marriage does not last. Although this may not be the most romantic thing to think about before a wedding, planning for the future can be a very beneficial move. Too...
Getting divorced can undoubtedly be an emotionally devastating experience. It can also take a serious financial toll on spouses, which may come as an unwelcome surprise. Many California families are supported by a single income; but when couples get divorced, that...
Divorce is not just a difficult situation that adults deal with. Children are also significantly affected when their moms and dads break up. Often, kids may not understand what is going on or they may think they did something to cause the divorce. They can have...
