Adjusting to shared custody can be very difficult for parents. Most adults have a hard time going multiple days without seeing their children. Separation from the children can be more anxiety-inducing and upsetting on certain days as opposed to others. For many...
Shared custody arrangements can easily lead to disputes between parents. They may struggle to share parenting time or to agree on key decisions about their children. Simply dividing overnight access to and responsibility for the children is inadequate. If parents want...
Many married couples view their pets as members of their family unit. Some intentionally child-free couples adopt dogs or cats to grow their families instead of having children. Plenty of couples who share children also have household pets. Companion animals can...
Gray divorces unfold in largely the same ways that other divorces do. The same basic California family statutes apply. One spouse may have an obligation to provide the other with alimony in some cases, and the spouses have to find an equitable way to divide their...
As the name implies, collaborative divorce is exactly that: a collaboration. While each spouse hires their own attorney, both parties and their attorneys work together – not against each other – to find a settlement that benefits the family as a whole. Courts do not...
Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences a person encounters in life. No one gets married with the contemplation of divorce in the future, but it is an inevitable reality for many. We believe that every person experiencing divorce deserves to have the...
Many parents are focusing on summer activities, now that school is out. And while it’s true that this is a time for families to enjoy summer vacations and other warm weather activities, now is also the best time to start planning for the next school year. Getting...
Successful co-parenting after a breakup or divorce is a challenge. While parents generally want to do what is right for their children, they may have a hard time agreeing with one another about what that actually entails. Additionally, the need to frequently interact...
A California divorce involves the resolution of both personal and financial issues. Spouses have to discuss the division of their property and the need for financial support. If they have any children together, then they may also need to make arrangements to share...
Summer weddings and June brides are right around the corner. If you’re engaged, getting a wedding and honeymoon planned can be a consuming process, but you can’t forget to start taking steps to protect your financial future as well. If you’re engaged, now is the time...