Divorce With Respect
Divorce is hard on everyone involved, and the effects on children, specifically, can be significant. Even during a low-conflict divorce, a child may struggle academically, relationship-wise and behavior-wise. Fortunately, there can be a decrease of negative effects if...
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...
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...
Even though spousal support is often a contentious matter in divorce proceedings, spouses can benefit from reaching a mutual agreement on the amount if they can manage it. Understanding how courts make determinations about spousal support can help divorcing spouses...
Spousal support, sometimes called alimony, typically levels the playing field for divorcing spouses. While it is not always available, spousal support ensures both individuals can support themselves after their marriage ends. If you are eligible for spousal support,...
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...
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...
Nowadays, more and more same-sex couples in California are using assisted reproductive technology (ART) to start a family. This advanced technology can involve in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the freezing of unfertilized eggs or fertilized embryos. Pursuing these...
Statistically, many couples with troubled marriages stick together through the holiday season, only to separate in the early part of the year. University of Washington researchers reviewed divorce filing data from 2011 to 2015 and found that March is the most common...
There is no presumption of paternity if you had a child out of wedlock in California unlike if you and the mother of your child married. Therefore, you do not have rights regarding your child, including the ability to seek custody or visitation with the child you...
