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When you and your spouse are divorcing with minor children involved, the kids are the ones most affected by the situation. To some degree, a divorce will adversely affect the entire family, simply because it upsets the apple cart. Even when the home has been full of...
Although historically given a bad reputation by popular media, a prenuptial agreement is a type of marital contract that couples use to keep assets and debts separate as they enter the marriage. With a prenuptial agreement in place, the couple hopes to reduce...
Bitter custody disputes can leave children with emotional scars that last a lifetime, which is why family law judges encourage divorcing parents to resolve these issues amicably whenever possible. Divorcing parents in California must attempt to settle custody disputes...
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...
When you decide to file for divorce in a California court, you're activating a decision-making process. If you're a parent, many of the decisions you make will pertain to your children. To achieve a fair settlement, you and your spouse will need to agree on issues...
When a California married couple no longer wants to stay in a relationship together, the decision typically spawns a number of issues that must be resolved before they can move on in life. No one takes the decision to divorce lightly, especially when children are...
Most spouses seeking a divorce want to avoid confrontation. Many California couples in these circumstances choose alternative dispute resolution instead of litigation. Collaborative law is a means of settling a divorce without going to court. If you choose...
When a California parent decides to file for divorce, he or she no doubt understands that the decision is going to have a significant impact on his or her children's lives. Because of this, many parents want to settle a divorce as swiftly and amicably as possible to...
Deciding to move on in life without your spouse is likely one of the most serious decisions you will ever make. If you're a parent as well, such a decision will have a significant impact, not only on your personal life but your children's as well. One of your biggest...
Not every California couple who divorces gets entangled in a contentious courtroom battle. Some spouses still get along well, perhaps even consider each other good friends. That does not necessarily mean they are happy in their marriages; however, it does mean that...