During a divorce, parenting time typically gets divided between both parents. There are some cases in which one parent will get sole physical custody rights and the other parent will not have any time with their child. But this is generally rare and only done when...
Year: 2023
Why sign a prenuptial agreement?
Prenuptial agreements are a type of legal contract made between spouses. Generally, these agreements focus on protecting the individual assets of each spouse in the event of a divorce. There are many misconceptions about prenuptial agreements and they are often...
3 tips when divorcing a narcissist
Divorce is hard even under the best of circumstances, but when you’re splitting up with someone who’s a narcissist, it gets even more complicated. In every step of the way, you’re going to have to consider how your behaviors and responses may impact the narcissist. ...
Should you close joint accounts before your divorce?
After you get divorced, you know that you’re going to close some of your joint accounts, such as a shared bank account. You will open up individual accounts moving forward. But many people wonder if they should do this before the divorce has even been finalized. Once...
Can people in California disinherit their family members?
Children and spouses often feel a sense of entitlement towards an immediate family member’s assets. There is an expectation that people will leave their property for their immediate family members when they die. In fact, some people even plan their futures based on...
How should you divide household goods during divorce?
California is a community property state. In theory, that means that everything a couple owns together gets divided evenly during divorce. Since you can’t exactly cut a couch in half and nobody wants half of the household’s flatware, that means you and your spouse...
Can you ban the use of alcohol and drugs during parenting time?
If you’re divorcing a spouse with an alcohol and/or drug problem, you already know that parenting with someone with a substance abuse issue can be extremely challenging – especially if they don’t accept that they have a problem or haven’t taken steps to address it. If...
What is financial infidelity?
When people think of infidelity leading to divorce, they often think of one spouse having an extramarital affair. But that’s not the only way that it can happen. There are also instances of financial infidelity leading to divorce. So what is financial infidelity? It’s...
How can a prenup protect your child?
If you have children from a previous relationship, you may be wondering how your upcoming nuptials may impact them. While you expect your marriage to last a lifetime, you know that the unexpected sometimes happens. It’s important to set up safeguards to protect...
3 ways a postnuptial agreement can help those considering divorce
Those who are thinking about filing for in California often feel overwhelmed by how much they have to learn. Most adults have to familiarize themselves with the idea of community property and the unique way that California approaches shared parental responsibility...