Amicable visitation is the best Christmas gift for children

How one views the holidays can be affected by various things. A combination of childhood memories, movies and observing other families may shape one’s expectations over the years. California residents who are going through divorce may find that the changes in living arrangements create unexpected tensions when it comes to their children and visitation arrangements. It can […]

White Christmas, or a Fight Christmas leading to divorce?

Christmas is a time for peace and goodwill; however, the fact that it is also one of the most stressful holidays of the year can make this reality a challenge. It can be particularly difficult for California residents who are unhappy in their marriages. Things that one would normally shrug off may instead irritate one […]

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt: temporary child custody agreement

Divorce is rarely easy on any of the people involved, but it can be especially hard on the children. Even when things remain amicable on both sides, children may struggle to cope with the changes associated with child custody arrangements. Some California residents may be able to sympathize with the much-publicized experience of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt […]

Honest faces can often hide liars who engage in emotional abuse

There are times when it is normal to question whether one is being reasonable. When one’s teenage child proclaims that “everyone else does, why can’t I?”then it can make one reconsider whether one is being too harsh or whether the teenager is merely acting out. Many California residents will be familiar with such scenarios; however, […]

Checking retirement plans never gets old during divorce

When one is going through emotionally difficult times, it can be quite difficult to see the road immediately ahead. In divorce, however, it is necessary to consider not only the short term implications, but also the longer term ones. This will apply in particular to California residents who have financial arrangements that relate to retirement. […]

Divorce: Until debt do us part?

There are any number of reasons why marriages come to an end. While many couples may simply outgrow each other over time, there are many more who find that there are pressures that come to bear such enormous weight that it may seem like divorce is the only solution. Many California residents experience financial difficulties that can […]

Divorce can affect one’s employment benefits

Mistakes happen: that is a fact of life. During stressful times, it is easy to overlook things. While one may have his or her mind on personal matters, it may not occur to a California resident that there could be an employment-related aspect that may be affected by his or her divorce. A county commission in […]

It’s wrong to attempt to remove a spouse’s rights during divorce

At what point should one become suspicious that his or her marriage is in trouble? While for one person, it may be a change in a spouse’s personal habits, for another, it may be a change in his or her working pattern. Whatever the event that triggers the notion, some California residents come to realize […]

Domestic violence: No one knows what goes on behind closed doors

In movies made in the past, it was easy to spot the ‘baddies’ – they were always the ones wearing black hats. Many California residents who have endured domestic violence have wished that it was so simple in real life. Abusers often wear faces that, in public, seem charming and caring, yet behind closed doors they may […]

Mary J. Blige, Kenduu Isaacs: dispute over spousal support

When money is no object, the good times roll. Some California residents will be familiar with what happens when the tide turns, especially when divorce is on the horizon. Adjusting to a reduction in income can be difficult, especially if one is used to living in luxury. A recent celebrity divorce case raises the question […]