How is child support calculated?

Money is often a concern when a California couple decides to divorce. Rather than funding one household with two incomes, it is now necessary for each individual to fund his or her own household. This makes it important to know how much money is coming in and going out each month. Some expenses, such as […]

Types of child custody available to California couple

The end of a California couple’s marriage often means the end of many things. It can mean the end of battles over finances, friends, family and more. However, it does not mean the end of one being a parent when children are involved. Exactly what this new parental relationship will look like, though, does begin […]

Divorce and finances

For some California couples, marital bliss is not their reality. In fact, one of the happiest days of their lives may just be the day that they sign divorce papers. Throughout this process, though, there are a number of financial concerns that will need to be addressed. Most married couples commingle at least some of their funds. […]

Property division discussion part of planning beyond the wedding

A wedding is an exciting event. The bride and groom spend countless hours planning and preparing for this glorious event. Yet, all too often, they spend more time planning for the wedding than they do planning for the marriage. In today’s society, many California engaged couples bring with them significant assets, children from a previous […]

How to discuss divorce mediation drama with adult children

There is a lot of advice out there for how to support minor children through a divorce, but what about adult children? Many people will share too much with adult children in an attempt to have them pick sides or to gain favor. However, the drama and anger that may result from a difficult California divorce […]

Communication tips for co-parenting after a divorce

Many marriages end due in part to communication challenges, so it is not surprising that divorced couples often struggle with communication as well. While some exes in California have no need to keep talking after a divorce, others must continue to communicate about issues such as shared children, businesses, the sale of the marital home and […]

How to divorce and remain on good terms

When marriages end, the ex-spouses have to embark on the process of separating their lives from one another. Divorce does not have to be gritty and difficult in California. It is possible to have a divorce that promotes an amicable relationship between the parties as well as effective co-parenting if children are involved. Following a few tips […]

Car crash leads father to facing child abuse charges

Being responsible for a child requires parents to make daily choices to ensure the child’s safety and health. When a California child is injured due to the negligence of a parent, the effects could be lifelong as he or she tries to cope with the emotional toll of the incident. Regrettably, child abuse can range from a […]

Ways to manage finances following divorce

When a marriage comes to an end, the result can cause partners to experience financial challenges. Married couples typically share many things from bank accounts to property. When a marriage dissolves, it is in the best interest of the involved parties to protect themselves against any negative repercussions. In California, there are cautionary tactics individuals […]

Are prison nurseries in the best interest of the child?

Motherhood is an amazing time in a woman’s life. It is filled with time spent bonding and nurturing her babies. For some women who are incarcerated, a new program has allowed them to not only deliver their babies in prison but to keep them with them for the duration of their sentence. In California and […]