The end of a relationship that involves children is always a challenge. The adults need to focus on getting everything split up, but they can’t forget that they need to do what’s best for the children. Being able to be an effective parenting team has to be a priority...
For most people, the most reasonable way forward when divorcing will be to try to have an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce is one in which both parties are in agreement that they want to separate and may agree on all other aspects of their separation. A...
One of the most difficult aspects of separating from your spouse is negotiating how child custody will be managed. A parenting plan is an agreement that outlines how custody arrangements will look post-divorce. Once the courts have assessed and approved the plan, it...
A divorce is never easy, and it means a total overhaul of life. Given that a married couple has long-term plans that involve their finances, separation could disrupt everything. This is why property division takes center stage. Therefore, you should be on top of...
Parents sharing custody during and after a divorce often have to negotiate about their parenting. For example, you may need to discuss vacation plans ahead of time so that you don't duplicate one another's trips or schedule things for the same week. It's also...
A public adoption allows you to add a new child to your family, but it takes commitment and investment. You have to connect with the right child and be in a position to commit to their care. Not everyone who wants to adopt even qualifies under California rules. There...
Many parents find themselves in a situation where they raise their children to be independent and self-sufficient at a young age, and that makes their children harder to control as they get older. While teaching your child to be more independent is a good thing, it...
The holidays come with a lot of expectations, especially for parents with young children. By the time kids reach middle school or high school, their holiday wishes likely involve technology that they want or parties they hope to attend. For younger children, all of...
Creating a parenting plan so that you can share parenting time with your ex is a demanding process. You have to think about money future scenarios while balancing your feelings about your ex with what your children need from you. Holidays and birthdays are often a...
The process of divorce can be extremely testing for all parties. However, the procedure can be even more challenging when children are at the heart of decisions. Unfortunately, there are occasions where one parent may try and turn the children against the other. This...
