Maybe you got divorced when your child was very young, or perhaps you’ll be taking that step as they near the end of high school. Either way, when the time comes to choosing a college, co-parents can find themselves competing to be part of the process. Choosing a...
Guardianship for minor children can be used in a variety of situations. One of the most common is when the parents will pick a guardian for their child when they create an estate plan. The guardian has almost no role at the time, but, if the parents were to pass away...
It has long been said that individuals whose parents got divorced when they were young were more likely to get divorced themselves. The divorce odds are simply higher for these individuals when they grow up and get married because they already saw divorce as an...
Creating a parenting plan with your ex-spouse is an effective way to ensure you and your spouse have a plan for moving forward. A well-thought-out parenting plan will also benefit your children and help them adjust to the situation. Unfortunately, people often make...
This can be an extremely tricky subject to handle. When a married couple gets a child, it is presumed that the husband is the child’s biological father and his name is included on the birth certificate. Consequently, he becomes the child’s legal father. And this is...
Sharing parental responsibilities across two households is always a challenge, especially right after you first separate. However, you and your ex can set yourself up for increased chances of success while co-parenting through the negotiation of a thorough and...
Child custody can be heavily contested during divorce or separation. Besides involving the welfare of the child, it could also mean appearing before the judge. This explains why most couples ask whether they can reach a custody settlement out of court. Generally,...
Living in Sonoma County, one of the things you love about where you live now is that your home is affordable, and you and your spouse are able to live comfortably in the area. You know that you are going to need a decent income to keep up with the expenses you’ll have...
When parents get divorced, studies have found that children’s academic scores tend to drop. Their test scores decline while their parents are going through the divorce itself. This effect can also last beyond the divorce, and there is an overall lower level of...
As a parent, you are obviously concerned about your children’s welfare. But, what if the current custody arrangement is not working in the best interests of the children due to recent developments on your co-parent’s side? What can you do about it? In such a case, you...
