If you think divorce is hard on you, imagine what it is like for your children. They will no longer be sharing a home with the two people who have cared and provided for them their entire lives. The most important part of a divorce is seeing to the needs of your...
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Trusts blocking wife from assets in her divorce
The end of a marriage requires couples to divide their property, but the divorce drama of one wealthy couple now centers around a secretive trust allegedly used to block a spouse from assets. The wife of a man who earned billions as the founder of a high-speed trading...
A parenting plan is built around your child’s interests
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, your child’s welfare and ability to adjust to this new phase of life are going to be a top priority. A workable parenting plan will help you, the other parent and your child transition from the old family unit to a new...
Factors that affect how long spousal support lasts
Spousal support is often an issue that needs to be addressed in a divorce. It is most common in situations where a couple is well off and has a certain quality of life during their marriage. You may also receive these payments even if during the marriage you and your...
What to do financially throughout the divorce process
California residents whose marriages are ending need to take steps before, during and after the divorce to protect themselves financially. It is important to organize financial records, including making a list of all individual and shared assets. Some people might...
3 Self-improvement steps to consider throughout divorce
Many people consider their wedding day one of the happiest of their lives, at least in the short-term. Marriage is a winding road of twists, turns, ups, and downs. You'll climb mountains of success with your spouse and fall into pits of adversity from time to time....
Why Mediation and Collaborative Divorce are the best options right now
The courts in California have been closed now for several weeks and are only beginning to reopen. If you have a case currently waiting to be reset for a hearing or trial, it could take a long time. With the courts moving toward Zoom meetings and conference calls there...
Is money really a common reason for divorce?
Financial decisions can be very stressful on a marriage. Spouses commonly disagree about money and it can lead them to consider a divorce. Once you have reached the conclusion that divorce is the next step, you will likely consider what process for divorce will save...
Tips: How to manage the stress of a divorce
Even if spouses decide to end their marriage, they both still face considerable uncertainty – and even grief. After all, getting a divorce can change both spouses’ lives and everything they have grown accustomed to over the years. All of this change can make this an...
How to prepare yourself for a gray divorce
A divorce after the age of 50 is much more common than it once was. People are living longer, and couples who have been together for decades sometimes feel they want a fresh start. However, divorce later in life comes with its own unique issues, and you will want to...