How should you tell your kids about your divorce?
If you and your spouse intend to get divorced, you may have concerns about how ending your relationship will unfold as you divide your property, separate into two homes, etc. You may also have concerns regarding how your children will take the news and react to this major change. According to the Centers for Disease […]
Should you financially prepare before a divorce?
Irreconcilable differences in your marriage can make the future seem pretty bleak. In anticipation of divorce, you might wonder if there are things you can do to prepare and secure your financial stability. Taking a proactive approach to planning can help you know where you stand, which assets you can rightfully claim and what steps […]
How do you help children adjust to living at two houses?
If you and your spouse decided to divorce, you may have concerns about what your life will look like moving forward. You may also worry about how your children will cope with this major change in their lives. Although, according to the Institute for Family Studies, the divorce rate in the U.S. hit a 50-year low in […]
How to respond when served with a restraining order
Restraining orders are protective actions issued by the court on behalf of individuals who believe their safety is at risk. These orders are against a named individual at the center of the conflict often on account of threats or a history of violent behaviors. Receiving a restraining order can lead to feelings of confusion and […]
The long-term impact of parentification on your child
Parentification is a term unfamiliar to many parents. As a result, many fail to recognize when it happens to their children. It may seem to be nothing more than the normal contribution to a household to many. This is how so many justify it. However, parentification may leave life-long scars on children. What is parentification? […]
Is joint custody a good idea for your family?
Joint custody has long since garnered a good reputation for helping out children of divorce. However, even largely popular options do not always serve every family equally. In fact, joint custody is not a good idea for some families. Why is this, and how can such families proceed instead? Can you build the right foundation? […]
How can I co-parent with a narcissist?
Parenting after a divorce is challenging, but if your ex-partner is a narcissist, the challenge rises to an entirely new level. Signs of narcissism include delusions of grandeur, a self-exaggerated sense of importance and a lack of empathy. Dealing with a narcissist is challenging at the best of times. If you are parenting with a […]
Can you skip custody payments during financial hardship?
Child custody is an expense you will need to budget each month. Not adequately planning for it could cause stress when you remember a payment deadline and have no money to cover those costs. If you encounter financial hardship, you may consider skipping your custody obligations. However, this decision could have detrimental effects on your […]
What constitutes domestic violence?
When you are involved in a legal situation concerning domestic violence, it helps to understand the legal definition of this crime. That can help you with your defense strategy. The California Courts explain it is the abuse of someone with whom you have or have had a close relationship. But the technical details of domestic violence go […]
Do you have commingled assets?
Dividing property in a divorce is often stressful. Determining who should receive what can be difficult from both emotional and logistic perspectives. When couples divorce in California, most of their property falls into one of two categories: separate property and community or marital property. In some circumstances, telling the two apart is not entirely straightforward. What […]