Year: 2016
Money matters when going through the divorce process
No matter if a couple is getting divorced in California or another state, both parties will have to learn to move forward on their own, both socially and financially. According to legal professionals, much of an individual's financial security post-divorce depends on...
How a divorce settlement agreement offers protection
For many California couples, their relationship does not end when they divorce. They might still have financial ties or children together that necessitate the creation of a settlement agreement. If this agreement does not have loopholes, it can protect both parties....
It’s not easy to change a mortgage after a divorce
When it comes to property division, the marital home is usually the most valuable asset that divorcing spouses living in California have to deal with. Deciding which party gets to stay in the home is just the first challenge. After that, they must work out an...
Baby boomers driving up the divorce rates
Many Californians have likely heard media reports about the decreasing divorce rates in the U.S. While it is true that the number of divorces has fallen, research indicates that the rates could reach nearly 53 percent if people's behaviors continue as they are....
California parents and divorce
While a marriage may end, the job of parenting is a lifelong endeavor. Therefore, it may be in a parent's best interest to have a friendly divorce that preserves relationships with their children and each other moving forward. However, this may be difficult to see...
Stevie J going to court for $1 million child support debt
California residents who are fans of musician Stevie J may have read that the "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star will be going to trial for a child support issue. He reportedly owes back child support totaling $1.1 million for his 18-year-old son and 17-year-old...
Retirement plans are difficult to divide in a divorce
California couples who are ending their marriage should approach the situation wisely and calmly. As they return to single life, it will be necessary for them to plan for their financial future. Intelligent steps before and during the process can make an enormous...
When divorce might be the best option
California parents who are having problems in their relationship often consider working through their differences in order to stay together and raise their kids. While having an intact family is usually a good reason for not ending a marriage, there might be problems...
How the Hague Convention protects against child abduction
A divorced California parent who is worried that the estranged spouse has or is planning on taking their child out of the country in violation of a custody order may want to get some information regarding the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International...
Children may benefit from shorter divorce processes
California couples who get divorced need to make smart decisions about caring for their children and other affairs, but these processes aren't always quick. In some cases, parents who second-guess their decisions along the way or feel like they've become unsuccessful...