Spouses preparing for divorce often expect a contentious process. They may have years of suppressed resentment and anger that developed throughout the marriage. Many people go to divorce court expecting vindication. High levels of conflict can do everyone involved a...
Divorce is an experience that provokes intense emotions. For some people, it can be downright traumatic. Parents preparing for divorce often need support so that they can handle their own emotions while continuing to meet their children's needs. In some cases, they...
Most people enjoy the holidays, but they can be downright magical for young children. Kids relish the time off from school and the exciting family traditions that come with the holiday season. Parents preparing for the holidays after separating from their spouses or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
