How do assets contribute to a rockier divorce?
Going through a divorce is difficult for people in many different ways. It creates a big financial strain, too. Many arguments before and during a divorce often center around finances, as a matter of fact. But can assets actually contribute to a more argumentative, rocky divorce? Understanding “the fighting class” Business Insider discusses contributions to divorce. […]
How does parental alienation affect children?
If you have a shared-custody arrangement, you expect your ex-spouse to treat you and your parent-child relationships with respect. Sadly, though, too many parents use children as pawns, especially after bitter divorces. Indeed, your ex might actively try to turn your kids against you. Parental alienation happens when a parent does just that. Many child […]
3 ways divorce may affect your elementary-age child
When you and your spouse choose to divorce, the effects tend to ripple outward to the rest of the family, particularly your kids. While divorce is difficult for children, Healthline notes that elementary school-aged children typically have the most trouble because of their ability to process the reality of the situation but not the emotions connected to […]
What is minor’s counsel?
Divorce impacts everyone in a family unit. Children experience especially significant changes as they adjust to life with separated parents. While decisions made during the divorce process matter greatly to the children involved, the child’s needs and preferences risk going unheard. Minor’s counsel attempts to remedy this issue by representing the interests of children during […]
Are your season tickets subject to property division?
Whether you enjoy the opera, symphony, team sports or something else, your season tickets keep you close to the action. They also allow you to sit exactly where you want. If you are going through a divorce, though, your season tickets probably are subject to California’s property division rules. As you probably know, California is […]
How does seeing domestic violence affect kids?
Domestic violence is alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, approximately 10 million people are victims of it every single year. This translates to about 20 Americans every minute. If you are in an abusive relationship, you certainly should take steps to protect yourself. You might not realize, though, […]
Is domestic violence always physical?
Though some people believe that domestic violence involves physical abuse in all cases, this is not true. Emotional and verbal abuse can also leave behind scarring, even if it is not visible to the naked eye. A victim might have grounds for a domestic violence case without even realizing it. Thus, it is important to […]
How are pets handled in California divorces?
Not every California divorce winds up being contentious, but there are many issues that may raise ire for you or your one-time partner along the way. For many couples, the custody of the one-time family pet proves to be a point of contention. If you currently share a pet with the person you plan to […]
Mistakes to avoid for divorcing parents
Divorce might be the best option for your family. However, if you have children, the process is still complicated. According to LegalJobs, children of divorce have twice the risk of dropping out of high school and are much more likely to have behavioral problems. Parents who decide to end their marriage have options to minimize the […]
Relocation and the best interests of the child standard
Major changes happen in life, and a promotion at work that requires you to relocate across the state may be one of them. If you are a custodial parent, you will have to show the court that a move with your young son meets the best interests of the child standard. Relocation rules In the […]