Over the past several years, the "gray divorce" rate has increased according to the Journals of Gerontology. If you're a California resident, here is some essential information about divorces among older people as well as the benefits of marriage. Marriage can be good...
Experiencing a split in your marriage can be frustrating and leave many open questions requiring a solution. One of the elements needing to be resolved may be custody of your children. Understanding how child custody is determined in California is essential if you'd...
Sole legal custody means that you have the right to make decisions about your child’s care without consulting their other parent or guardian. This post discusses the pros and cons of this type of child custody arrangement in California to help you decide for yourself...
After a separation or divorce, California couples who have young children will need to figure out a parenting schedule that fits the needs of their family. There are different schedules that are commonly used; however, each family must tailor their parenting plan to...
All states, including California, have specific laws that detail how child custody cases are handled. Sometimes, specific instances can arise that can force courts and involved parents to reexamine child custody cases. One such example is what happens when one spouse...
The divorce rate for couples in California is high. Many former couples have children, which means there are custody matters to consider once the relationship is over. One option that’s available is 50/50 custody. What is 50/50 custody? 50/50 custody is exactly what...
Coping with the loss of a loved one is never an easy endeavor, and when young children lose a parent, the impact becomes an even greater burden. Guardianship in California can be tricky without a well-established plan for who should take custody of a child after their...
In most cases, California courts will allow parents to share custody of their children. Alternatively, they may allow parents to have generous visitation rights in lieu of physical custody of their sons or daughters. However, despite the fact that a child will likely...
When you're going through a divorce, your emotions may be running high, so financial issues like taxes may not be at the forefront of your mind. However, there are important things to consider when it comes to dividing your annuities, 401(k)s and IRAs as it pertains...
A judge will consider many things when it comes to deciding on child custody arrangements in a divorce. Multiple factors will influence the decision, including a history of domestic violence. These are the possible effects that domestic violence may have on your child...