Are you someone who follows the news consistently? Maybe the news stresses you out so much that you take it in in limited quantities. An economics professor from MIT has broadened the impact of otherwise political issues into the world of marriage, making it possible...
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How will my kids’ futures be decided in our California divorce?
How will my kids' futures be decided in our California divorce? It is probably the number one question on your mind. You want to make sure they are okay. You want to try to protect them from life getting worse just because you and your spouse no longer can remain in...
Have you considered mediation for your divorce process?
Not all couples are the same. They have different problems. They have different goals. They have different histories and each individual is different. It makes sense then that not all divorces are the same. What do you want from your divorce? A quick reaction to that...
When the digital world creates divorce dilemmas
You likely grew up with at least one popular court drama on TV. It might have been L.A. Law, The Good Wife, or you may have seen Law & Order in one of its various installments. These staples of entertainment TV likely helped form your idea about the courts. But...
Big picture could provide hope after divorce
Everyone responds to divorce differently. Some might throw a divorce party, with a theme cake included and everything. Others might try to focus on anything else, like work, health, self-improvement or the children. Others, like one man who works for Time, took his...
Can a prenup resolve your arguments about money?
You and the person you love may have a great relationship, except that you frequently bicker about money, and sometimes the arguments get pretty heated. You want to get married, but you are beginning to wonder if money issues will drive a wedge into your relationship...
If divorce starts the year, there’s some adjusting to do, pt. 2
In a past post we covered how the beginning of the year marks an increased rate of divorce filings in California and throughout the U.S. Whether ringing in the New Year meant deciding to end your marriage or whether you make that decision during any other time of...
If divorce starts the year, there’s some adjusting to do, pt. 1
The year of 2017 has ushered in a new administration into the United States government. That alone will bring some need to transition and adjust to big change. But on a more personal level for married couples in California and throughout the country, many are also...
Co-Parenting pt. 2
When a relationship involving children ends (by divorce, separation, whether with or without marriage), co-parenting becomes an issue. When the child custody process is behind you and the various arrangements have been finalized, surprise, the other parent still...
Co-Parenting pt. 1
When a relationship involving children ends (by divorce, separation, whether with or without marriage), co-parenting becomes an issue. We don't doubt that you have learned by now that life is complicated. Take a relationship on its own, for example. Enjoying the...
