When you and your spouse divorced, you likely assumed that you’d never vacation together again. Then maybe you realized that the kids’ favorite vacation destination is just too expensive to take two separate summer trips to visit. Perhaps you both want to spend spring...
Divorce
Getting divorced? Things to keep in mind if you have children
Considering a divorce as a parent in California adds another level of concern. You might worry about the effects on your child’s emotional health and the long-term effects on their development. If you are a in this position, there are certain things you should keep in...
Working to maintain family ties after a divorce
When a couple divorces in California, the effect goes beyond their immediate family. It impacts relationships both spouses cultivated over the years with extended families, mutual friends and in-laws. A divorce can complicate these relationships and sometimes end...
How to have a child-centered divorce from your spouse
Divorces are rarely easy, no matter how on the same page you and your former spouse are. Matters can become more difficult and complex with shared children in the mix. That's why many couples currently focus on having child-centered divorces in California. Sticking to...
How mental health issues can impact a divorce
For some California couples who are ending their marriage, mental health issues can add to the existing challenges of this process. At best, this can make the divorce more difficult for both individuals and for any children involved. At worst, mental disorders can...
Financial recovery for women after a gray divorce
Divorcing after 50, also known as gray divorce, can have a financial impact, especially on women, that might seem very challenging to overcome since women’s standard of living might decrease by as much as 42%. However, women in California can overcome this impact and...
Options for dealing with your mortgage during a divorce
Couples in California who decide to get a divorce frequently have a home with both of their names on the title and home loan. A divorce requires both of you to decide how to resolve this jointly shared asset and debt. Your individual financial circumstances influence...
What role does executive compensation play in your divorce?
If you're married to an executive, chances are that complicated financial holdings are in the equation. Executive compensation is a reality for many executives and their spouses in California, with this practice expected to continue in the coming years at high rates....
Why do so many first marriages end after eight years?
Most people have heard of the seven-year itch. It's such a common expression that it even warranted its own film. But it turns out that it might be more accurate to say eight-year itch based on new information published by the United States Census Bureau. Find out...
When to purchase life insurance in California divorces
It’s not uncommon for a California resident to receive child support or alimony payments after their divorce. The needs of the ex-spouse and any children will determine the payment amount. Regardless of the amount, individuals receiving these payments depend on them...