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...
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...
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...
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...
You don’t have to be into picture boards and positive thinking to benefit from time spent considering how you want your post-divorce life to be. It’s something everyone should do. Not only can it keep you going through the inevitable hard days of a divorce, but it can...
Divorce can be devastating for children. They may find it challenging to accept the reality of their parents not being together. However, parents can help them cope with this. In addition to the court and the parents making decisions that are in the child's best...
Divorce can affect your life in different ways. For starters, you will no longer be in the same house with your spouse. And if you have kids, they will have two homes. In addition to these and other effects, divorce will probably impact your finances. Here is how...
When people talk about the difficulties of getting divorced, one of the main issues is always how to address the topic with young children. It’s hard for them to understand that things are going to change. As an older couple going through a separation, it can be just...
When a married couple with significant assets between them decides to divorce, this is often described as a “high asset” divorce. This can often make the divorcing process more difficult because there is a lot more to consider for both parties in making sure their...
Wedding and baby registries give family, friends and co-workers a chance to give something you want or need as you start a new phase of life, so why not have one as you divorce? Specialized divorce registry sites are available. Major retailers like Amazon, Target and...