California is one of a handful of states that adheres to the community property rules regarding the division of property in a divorce. This generally means that a divorcing couple would divide any lingering property and debt in half among themselves. Any instance in...
In a divorce, the court makes most decisions when the parties don’t find common ground. The most feared decision by parents is the one concerning their child’s custody. Sometimes, the court awards legal custody to both parents but physical custody to only one of them....
Going through a divorce is difficult for you and your children. Even if dissolving your marriage is the best decision, it can be challenging to move on to the next chapter of your life. You and your spouse may agree that you want to do what is best for your children....
Parenting requires some difficult conversations with your children. Few will be more challenging than the one where you tell them that you are divorcing. Timing matters when discussing serious issues. In the case of divorce, there is no perfect time, and it will be...
Mediation has become a popular tool for couples ending their marriages. When a couple goes through mediation, they negotiate and effectively retain control over the conditions and terms of their divorce. In recent years, mediation has become more mainstream, making it...
