When you look at marriage and divorce statistics, you’ll find that getting married at a younger age means that your odds of divorce are higher. For instance, those who get married in their teens have the highest divorce rate. It goes down by about 11% every year after...
If you’re considering divorce or your spouse has announced their intention to divorce, you likely already know that California is one of a relatively small number of “community property” states – each with its own laws around divorce and property division. Most...
If you are filing for divorce, you will likely examine your financial situation closely. This is especially true if your spouse usually handles things. Unfortunately, you may find signs your spouse is hiding assets. Knowing the signs is essential to ensure you...
It’s important for parents to know how to approach the divorce conversation with their children. This can be a difficult conversation to have, but it’s also a necessary one to help them adjust to how their life will change. When parents take proper care, they can help...
You will have a lot of things to navigate during your divorce, one of them being communicating with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Is it necessary to talk to them? Here is what to know; It depends on your situation If your marriage involved any form of abuse, which means...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...