Many of the costs associated with divorce are well-known and predictable. Divorcing spouses know they have to pay for their time in court and the representation of their attorneys. Those with children understand that they may have to pay child support depending on how...
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How to calculate self-employed income during divorce
Financial disclosure is an important part of any divorce. Spouses have to review their resources, income and financial obligations to make the right decisions. Especially in scenarios where spouses intend to pursue alternative dispute resolution rather than a...
Do I have to pay for my spouse’s debt after divorce?
People preparing for divorce in California often have a lot of questions. There are many stories about divorce outcomes that people share that can make others nervous about what happens in family court. Some people have heard exaggerated tales of parents unfairly...
Why is California the most expensive state for divorce?
People generally understand that divorce is an expensive process. However, some people pay far more to end the marriage than others. The level of conflicts involved in the divorce proceedings has a direct impact on the cost of the divorce process, as does the...
What if you want to leave California with your kids post-divorce?
A California divorce often means many drastic changes to someone's life. They cease living with their spouse and have to separate their finances. If they share children, they also need to negotiate arrangements for sharing parenting time and parental authority. Those...
What to consider if you get a new job after divorce
The agreements reached in divorce regarding spousal and child support as well as child custody are typically a snapshot of where families are at the time that a couple decides to part ways. While divorcing couples should try to look ahead to prevent the need for...
Divorce doesn’t have to ruin your savings and retirement plans
People generally don't know what the future holds after they have declared their intention to divorce. Only those with carefully drafted and legally viable marital agreements will be able to predict the outcome of property division with 100% accuracy. Even those who...
What are the top reasons for divorce in 2023?
There’s good news and bad news when it comes to the state of marital unions in the United States these days. The good news is that divorce rates are dropping: Roughly four people out of a thousand could expect to get divorced back in the year 2000, but only 2.5 people...
Can we make our own child custody agreement outside of court?
You and your spouse are going to get divorced. You’ve already had children, so you know that becoming co-parents will be part of this process. You both still want to be involved in the children’s lives, and you know that it’s generally best for a child’s development...
Our current parenting plan isn’t working. Can we change it?
Parents may spend weeks negotiating with one another or attend multiple hearings in court while presenting their side of the situation to create an effective parenting plan. Assessing a family's circumstances and the unique needs of the children in the household will...