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...
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...
A postnuptial agreement is a legal contract that is entered into by couples who are already married. It is similar to a premarital agreement but is created after a marriage. A postnup offers married couples many benefits, especially those experiencing marital trouble...
In some cases of divorce, or when the parents never married, addiction can be one of the factors in the relationship’s disintegration. But no matter what substance is involved, when there are children from the union, a parent’s drug and alcohol addiction can affect...
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...
When you emerged from divorce with child custody and parenting time (visitation) orders, you probably felt relieved that you would not lose contact with your child. Now, they won’t even talk to you, much less agree to come to your home for visitation time. While this...
Prenuptial agreements play an important role in providing peace of mind for both parties leading up to their wedding day. Unfortunately, prenuptial agreements do not always provide the protection that they should. Understanding the red flags of a problematic...
Child custody exchange days are crucial. Fighting during an exchange can affect your visit, and it may be uncomfortable for the kids. Thus, to benefit from co-parenting, you should be as amiable as possible these days. Here is how you can make them smooth: Maintain a...
If you are going through a divorce and cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the court will have to step in and decide the way forward. A judge will issue custody orders defining each parent's roles and responsibilities in caring for the child. But, what standards...
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...