Your favorite social media platform, such as Facebook or Twitter, can let you keep in touch with family and friends you don’t see often and allow you to voice your opinion on subjects that are important to you. Like other California residents, you probably post...
Month: December 2018
How to determine pet custody in divorce
There is one subject that has grown in popularity in divorce courts around the country. California, in particular, has seen more couples trying to decide who gets custody of any pets spouses share. In a marriage, a couple may have adopted a dog or cat...
Why divorce is riskier for second and third marriages
If at first you do not succeed, try, try again. The same theory may hold true with marriage. You may have failed at your first attempt at marriage, but a second or third marriage may bring about more successful results. Right? The numbers show quite the opposite....
Divorced? Navigating the holidays with kids
The holidays can be stressful for anyone, but California residents who split time with their children may have an especially difficult time. There is often contention between both parents, which can affect the children. Single parents can also feel alone and sad when...
What all can I spend my child support money on?
With the holiday season in full swing in California and across the nation, you may wonder if and to what extent you can spend the child support money you receive from your child’s other parent on gifts and other nonessentials. As Findlaw explains, while it is...
What is a QDRO and do you need one?
California is a community property state, meaning that, during your divorce, the judge will split all assets and income equally between you and your spouse, regardless of who purchased an asset or earned the income. Like personal property, real estate, income and...
Can mediation help me after my divorce is over?
Like many Californians going through a divorce, you might have gone the litigation route, having a judge make the final say regarding property division, child custody and other matters. Or, you and your spouse may have opted for an amicable divorce instead through...
