When you go through a divorce in California, custody decisions are going to have to be made regarding your children. While some people think of custody as a single thing that has to be established, the reality is that there are two different types. The first is legal custody, and the second is physical…
As a nation, we’ve made important strides in gender equality. Women have become an essential part of the workforce. In 40 percent of all U.S. households, women are the breadwinners. However, there is one significant area where there is still a great deal of gender disparity — alimony. According to the U.S. Census, only…
If you’ve ever held a conversation with the opposite sex and found yourself muttering the phrase, “you just don’t get what I’m saying,” you’re not alone. That’s because, whether you realize it or not, men and women have very different ways of communicating — much to the frustration of the opposite sex. You may…
In the last few decades, there has been a considerable cultural shift in how the nation views divorce. Once dominated by a negative stigma, divorce has morphed into an accepted practice that gives couples a fresh start to a happier life instead of forcing two people to continue living in a bad situation. But…
Property division. Considered to be perhaps the most contentious part of any divorce, this step in the dissolution of a marriage forces couples to seriously think about what assets and debts should be considered separate property and what should be considered community property. This includes big decisions that divorcing spouses might not agree on,…
The question we pose in this week’s post title may seem like an archaic one considering the fact that women make up a little more than half of the labor force, according to the most recent report from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But we assure you that it’s not only a question that…
For many couples across the nation, money causes a majority of marital issues. Whether it’s concerns about paying bills on time or arguing about a spouse’s spending habits, these disputes can leave spouses angry and frustrated and possibly even wondering if they will ever be able to resolve their issues peacefully. But as some…
The question we pose in this week’s blog post title is one that many parents have when facing divorce or a possible child custody dispute — and with good reason. For a lot of parents in California, being able to maintain a good relationship with one’s children after a divorce or separation is important….
In the United States, there are some holidays that get more attention than others because they are seen as more important than others. But if you’re a divorced parent, every holiday is important because it’s another special day on which you get to see your child. And Halloween is no different. But as this…
A divorce can either be amicable or contentious. When it’s amicable, both parties are open to negotiations and work through the separation process quickly, oftentimes without incident. But when a divorce is contentious, disputes generally arise and agreeing to disagree simply will not work in this type of fight. But even though any couple…
