Most people in California are aware that a staggering number of marriages end in divorce. In fact, about half of first marriages in the U.S. will fail. The numbers look even worse for subsequent marriages. About two-thirds of second marriages and as many as...
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How can you protect your child’s college fund during a divorce?
If you're filing for divorce in California, everything can be up in the air, including your child's education. If your spouse wants to get back at you or your child, they might deliberately sabotage their college education. Here's how you can protect your child's...
Custody mediation: How the process works and items to keep in mind
Divorce in California and around the country can be a very daunting and lengthy process. Fortunately, there are ways to ensure that constant communication is active between yourself and your ex-spouse. One of the most common ways to shorten the length of the divorce...
Co-parenting problem-solving techniques
Couples who are going through a divorce in California or other U.S. states may experience a great deal of stress and emotional turmoil. For individuals who are prone to depression and anxiety, these difficulties may feel even more complex, especially if children are...
What is a mediated divorce and what are the benefits?
For some couples filing for divorce in California, mediation may be out of the question. Why would they want to have a civil discussion with the person that they're trying to get away from? However, mediation doesn't mean "giving in" or letting a former spouse walk...
Common mistakes that older couples make when filing for divorce
In a lot of ways, filing for divorce in California can be harder on older couples than it is on couples in their 20s. After being married for a certain length of time, many couples start assuming that they'll be with their spouses forever. When their marriages end,...
Understanding collaborative divorce
The United States has an adversarial court system. In both civil and criminal cases, two sides fight issues out. Lawyers on either side advocate for their clients. This system has endured because, in most cases, it's very effective. But it's not always ideal for...
How can mediation assist with child custody disputes?
While an individual is undergoing divorce in California, sitting down and talking to their former spouse might be the last thing they want to do. However, agreeing to mediation can actually make the divorce process easier and help both individuals move on with their...
How can people keep their divorces civil and amicable?
Divorces in California are typically stressful. However, there are steps that individuals can take to make the process easier and keep the divorce as amicable as possible. Here's what spouses can do to ease their stress and reduce their court and attorney fees. How...
Child custody modifications
Over the course of time, an existing child custody agreement may no longer be a practical choice for one or both parents or their children. At that point, either of the parties involved in the divorce can petition the court for a modification concerning child custody...