There are many divorce-related issues to be addressed when a couple makes the decision to divorce. Divorcing couples may agree on some issues but not all. At times, emotions can cloud the divorce process and lead the parties to make mistakes, including financial...
Many California residents may be aware that California is a community property state which may lead residents to wonder what community property refers to. Community property rules impact many different parties in California, including married couples and registered...
Alternatives to the traditional litigation process associated with divorce or separation are available to couples in California. Divorce mediation can provide a number of benefits and advantages for divorcing couples seeking an alternative to the court-related divorce...
Parents going through the divorce process are encouraged to reach shared agreements concerning divorce-related issues whenever possible. Halle Berry and her husband, actor Olivier Martinez, recently announced that they are divorcing. A primary concern in the divorce...
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to seek the modification of a child support order. In general, an existing child support order may be modified in some situations. An existing child support order may be modified if there is a significant change in the...
It is not uncommon for divorcing couples to have different perspectives concerning divorce-related issues such as property division, child custody and child support. Divorcing couples, however, despite the emotions and disputes that can sometimes arise during divorce,...
Divorcing couples may sometimes be unaware of the impact their divorce can have on their children. Some simple pointers concerning how to talk young children during divorce can be helpful. It is important to explain the divorce process in straightforward and simple...
Life is full of changes and life following divorce is not any different. Life changes can alter the relevance or applicability of divorce orders related to child support, child custody or other divorce-related concerns. Parties may encounter the need to care for a...
Child custody is a common term used in reference to the rights and responsibilities parents have when sharing parenting duties and responsibilities. Child custody refers to the care of the children, and visitation refers to the time each parent will spend with the...
The American Bar Association has dubbed the third week of October as "mediation week" and in light of that, some individuals may be wondering what mediation is and how it can help them, especially when it comes to divorce. Mediation is a process that assists and...
