What do you do if you definitively learn that your spouse has been cheating? It's one thing to suspect an affair, but to have the proof in front of you is quite another. Can a marriage ever recover from such a blow?It is actually possible to save a marriage that has...
Divorce
Should we do marriage counseling before we divorce?
Marriages break down for any number of reasons — lack of intimacy, bad communication, infidelity and money issues and common causes. But couples often try marriage counseling as a last-ditch effort to save their relationships before throwing in the towel on the...
What happens if I don’t want to get divorced?
When you got home from work the other night, you heard those dreaded words from your spouse: "We need to talk." While that phrase rarely signifies any good news, in this case, the news was particularly bad. Your spouse wants a divorce.While the news blindsided you,...
What do I do if I can’t afford to pay my child support?
You're a divorced parent who shares custody of the kids with your ex. Their other parent is their primary custodian, and as such, receives monthly support payments from you. Or they did until recently.Your recent lay-off at work has caused you to get behind on your...
Stuck in a bad marriage? There is a way out
The pursuit of happiness is such a fundamental right that our founding fathers included it in the Declaration of Independence. Every human being has the right to live their best life in search of that often elusive state.That's why it makes no sense to remain tethered...
Forgot to do a prenup? Do a postnup instead
Maybe you always intended to get your fiance to sign a prenuptial agreement but just never found the right words to broach the subject. Or, you felt that there was no need when you both were broke newlyweds.But now, that internet startup you ran out of the basement...
The role of children in custody decisions here in California
If you are divorcing with minor children here in California, you may wonder what role the kids have — if any — in the custody decisions that you and their other parent are making. While the state has laws in place designed to shield kids from the harsher...
How do I know when it’s time to file for divorce?
Marriages definitely have their ups and downs over the course of a couple's life together. That's why it can be difficult to determine whether you are just in the trough of a bad wave or need to disconnect your marriage from life support and file for divorce.If you...
Are you prepared financially and emotionally for divorce?
When you are a parent facing divorce, you have different challenges ahead than couples who divorce but have no children. Not only do you have to manage the plethora of emotions that you experience with your divorce, but you also have to be able to defuse your...
Are you mentally prepared for your divorce?
No one should decide to divorce hastily, as this is a big decision with many repercussions — especially if you have children with your spouse.Sometimes, however, divorce is inevitable. But before pulling the plug on a bad marriage, ask yourself these questions:...