A California judge will use the best interest of the child standard when issuing a child custody order. However, you don't necessarily need to go to court to come to terms on a custody agreement. If you feel comfortable talking with your partner, mediation might be...
If you divorce your spouse, you may lose some of your assets. This may delay your retirement. Financial infidelity can further complicate matters, as the loss of marital property might make retirement impossible. Assets may be depleted Your spouse may use funds in a...
Married couples may commit as much as 30% of their monthly income toward housing expenses. Given the overall value of real property in California, a marital home is often one of the most valuable shared assets divorcing couples have to address. The community property...
Many California divorced or separated parents focus on co-parenting, but this is not always the best option. For some former couples, it might not be possible to work together to co-parent their kids. This is where parallel parenting comes in handy. This is what it...
Couples with a significant net worth or who work in executive roles in California go through a more complicated divorce process. As there are so many issues to resolve, separating comes down to the financial details. If you or your partner is receiving executive...
Co-parenting is a form of raising children in which both parents work together after they are no longer married. It requires effective communication, compromise and a commitment to putting their children's needs first. While it can be challenging, it can also be...
When couples divorce, their assets and debts are divided according to state laws. California is one of the states that is a community property state. It helps to know what this means for assets and debts. Understanding community property laws According to Division 4,...
Typically, parents who fail to pay their child support in California only face wage garnishment after falling behind significantly. While courts usually try to avoid initiating wage garnishment against a parent in arrears on their child support, there are cases in...
Arguments over money are often among the reasons that couples get divorced, but money woes can continue during divorce proceedings. There are at least four key areas that couples in California will want to consider when getting divorced. Dividing assets Since...
Prenuptial agreements have become a common resource for modern California couples, and many people now consider them to serve as basic protection and an articulation of expectations. There are also many couples who may recognize that they need protection despite...