Co-parenting is much more common in California than it was just a decade ago. While sharing physical custody might benefit your child, you and your ex have to overcome different hurdles to make it work. Unfortunately, getting over those hurdles when you are...
The holiday season may still be a couple of months away, but since you are a co-parent, you need as much of a head-start as you can get to prepare. In addition to all the ordinary preparations everyone goes through, you have other issues to work out. You and the other...
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally challenging process, and many people start the process by looking for ways by which they can make the process simpler and more peaceful. If you want to do this, you may consider the benefits of resolving your divorce out of...
Divorce will change and affect your life in many ways. Even in the most amicable of situations, it is not always easy to complete this process and reach a beneficial resolution. In fact, many people find themselves unprepared for how complicated this process will be...
No one can give you a specific format for avoiding all stress in divorce. The fact is that ending a marriage in court is seldom easy. It's understandable that you might experience emotional or financial distress, especially if you and your spouse were married for 10...
You and your ex created a child custody agreement when you divorced, and it worked out great when your children were younger. Things are different now that you have teenagers. Co-parenting teens is an entirely different ballgame than younger kids, and it is...
When two California parents divorce, one of their main concerns remains the best interests of your kids. You may have serious concerns about how your choices will affect your kids, but there are ways that you can protect their emotional health and provide stability...
In most situations, a child's parents are both capable and willing to make important decisions on behalf of their child. In situations when that is not the case, another adult may have to step in and act as a guardian for the child. This is easier said than done, even...
Once you have separated from your ex, it can be tricky to figure out how you will share your child’s different events. There will be graduations, weddings and other special occasions in the future—and of course your child will want both of you there. You...
You probably already know that getting a divorce comes with big changes. Many people are particularly concerned about their finances after a divorce. It is a costly process and there’s a good chance you will be in a new financial situation after your divorce is...
