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...
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...