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...
High-asset divorces in California typically come with certain types of property that can be difficult to split between spouses during divorce proceedings. Some tricky assets to divide include stock options. California is a community property state Before diving deeper...
California couples who are going through a divorce likely have heard remarks regarding social security benefits. While some of these remarks may be based on truth or experience, others are likely not. By understanding the top myths about Social Security and divorce,...
The state of California offers four different time-share agreements for divorced parents with children. To figure out a fair agreement, the judge might consider each parent's schedule and how much they can be trusted with their children. Ideally, both parents would...
50/50 child custody splits in California can be effective when the parents live a few miles from each other and don't have to travel too far to drop and pick up the kids each week. This limits how many exchanges there are throughout the week. Some children still...
Dealing with your ex to get child support payments in California can prove tough. It may seem like withholding their visitation rights until they pay is the best option to get them to cough up the funds. However, this isn't a good idea. Child support vs. visitation...
As parents take steps toward divorce, they will have to figure out the best way to continue raising their children. While courts always have the best interests of the children in mind when issuing orders related to custody and visitation, there are several options a...
When you get divorced in California, you'll want to ensure that you can spend as much time with your child as possible. This means applying for joint custody with your spouse or sole custody if you believe you can provide the most stable environment. Either way,...
Many parents who are divorcing in California are willing to work together for the sake of their children. It's only natural for parents who are facing divorce to be most concerned about the well-being of their kids. Why child custody agreements are important With...