Just about every parent knows that as soon as it seems like you've figured out co-parenting, something changes. As such, it is important to revisit your child support and custody orders from time to time if you share custody of your child. In some cases, and in light...
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2 options for resolving divorce-related matters outside of court
When people think about divorce, they often imagine that the process takes place in a courtroom and in front of a judge who will make rulings on divorce-related matters like child custody and spousal support. However, in reality, people typically resolve these issues...
3 ways to prepare for mediation
If you are getting divorced in California, you will go through the mediation process, whether you choose to or the courts order you to. Mediation can be a faster, more peaceful way to resolve divorce-related matters than litigation, and it can allow parties to...
What are the ‘best interests of a child’?
When parents divorce or split up, determining how they will co-parent is often their highest priority. If they cannot come to an agreement on their own, then the courts will have to make custody-related decisions. Under these circumstances, the courts will decide on...
Factors that will affect spousal support in California
Life after divorce can be difficult to imagine. Some people are hopeful at the idea of a new chapter, others are scared at the thought of starting over. But regardless of what you think post-divorce life might look like, you should feel confident that you have the...
Understanding the collaborative divorce process
When parents divorce, they rarely cut ties completely. They often work together to raise their children, which means that they may be communicating with each other, making decisions together and showing up at the same events for their child for decades to come. With...
Building a solid team for a collaborative divorce
Getting divorced is not as easy as getting married. There are financial, parental and personal details to resolve in accordance with state laws, not to mention the emotional challenges of ending a marriage. This can all prove to be overwhelming. Understand, though,...
What does a pet custody arrangement look like?
If you are getting divorced, you probably realize that you will have to divide your assets as well as time with your children. However, you might also decide to divide something else: custody of your pet. Increasingly, pets are becoming a point of contention in...
Thinking of divorce? Why your friend might be to blame
Often, there is not just one thing or one event that leads someone to file for divorce. However, there may be one final straw or indication that the relationship is beyond repair. For instance, one report suggests that a friend’s divorce could be that event that...
Digging into pet custody: who gets the dog in a divorce?
Relinquishing the beloved family pet in a divorce tends to be a sore and contentious subject. Neither person wants to give up a member of the family, but parting ways come with sacrifices. Unfortunately, California courts treat animals as property and the idea of...