Are you a so-called “Millennial”? Specifically, are you a comparatively younger person who has maybe been out of college for a few years, already saved some money from a promising career and is now contemplating marriage? If that describes you (as it does legions of...
Year: 2019
Relocation leads to more changes for single parents
Moving is a natural step in most people’s lives, whether it is for a career, a relationship or a change in scenery. A new place revitalizes your life in ways you don’t even anticipate. However, there are always consequences to moving somewhere, especially as a single...
How to protect yourself in a ‘gray divorce’
Divorce is becoming a more common occurrence for people in their 50s and older. Gray divorces can be more complicated because couples have usually been together longer and have built an extended family making the breakup even more painful. The end of a long marriage...
Why custom marriage contracts can be useful
California residents should know that roughly 44% of first marriages and 74% of second or third marriages end in divorce. Even if a couple doesn't get a divorce, a spouse may pass away because of old age or other causes. Regardless of why a marriage ends, it could...
Why divorces are more common in late summer
California residents may be interested in learning about the effects that summer has on divorce. Statistics point to the fact that late summer months, especially August, see a rise in divorce rates. Some family law practices have clients visit them in the spring to...
Falling out of love may be the most common reason for divorce
Much has been written in California and around the country about the reasons for divorce, and financial troubles and arguments about money are often portrayed as the chief culprits. However, the results of a recent study conducted by a team of Danish researchers...
Divorce, social media and privacy issues
In California and across the United States, many people find it difficult to conduct their daily affairs without using social media. Couples considering divorce often have social media accounts. Whether the account is located on Facebook, Twitter or an alternative...
Prenups often recommended for remarrying couples
Many people in California who decide to marry have been married at least once before in the past. Statistics indicate that around 40% of all marriages include people who are remarrying. As financial issues can be one of the most common contributors to divorce, people...
Planning for a divorce before filing
California couples may be interested to learn that divorce filings increase during the summer months. This can be due to a number of reasons, including added stress to the marriage due to the kids being home and summer vacation planning. If the marriage is already on...
Divorce and student loan debt in California
Many California residents are struggling with a significant student loan debt burden. The cost of higher education has risen dramatically in recent decades, as have student loan obligations. When people decide to divorce, they may be particularly concerned with the...