Vista Family Law Blog
What if your child is refusing visitation?
Divorce is usually emotionally charged and complex, especially when it comes to the children. It can be particularly distressing if your child starts refusing to visit the other parent as ordered by the visitation schedule. How do you navigate such a situation? The...
Should you leave the home before finalizing the divorce?
Divorce, in and of itself, is a difficult life experience. By the time divorce papers are on the way, most couples are usually living apart, especially in high-animosity situations. After all, if all you do is fight, staying apart makes a lot of sense. However, it’s...
What happens to your pet during a divorce?
When couples get divorced, two of the biggest areas they have to consider are child custody and asset division. Couples need to split up their marital assets, which are typically just the items or financial assets that they gained during their marriage. They also have...
Why avoid social media during divorce?
In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of many people’s lives. However, when it comes to divorce proceedings, it's often wise to exercise caution and even consider avoiding social media altogether. Privacy concerns During a divorce, privacy...
Divorce may come from financial differences
In many cases, divorce comes from financial issues that a couple is experiencing. For example, some studies have found that the odds of divorce go up when someone loses their job. This could be due to the fact that the couple then faces a lot more financial stress and...
Alimony and cohabitation: what you need to know
Being hit with an order to pay alimony can feel like a punch to the gut. After all, you’ve worked hard to secure your job and your income, and now it can feel like you’re being cheated out of it by a former spouse who has yet to become self-sufficient. Addressing the...
Closing your bank account during divorce
You and your ex need to separate your finances when getting a divorce. Often, it’s a good idea to close any shared bank accounts when you first start the separation. It may take you months to actually finalize your divorce, but you could start living separately much...
Why choosing divorce mediation over litigation can benefit kids
It’s true that because divorce is such a painful experience, it can often become adversarial. But despite what you see every day in pop culture, you can pursue a relatively low-stress divorce process if you’re thoughtful about your approach. However, achieving an...
Can a prenuptial agreement be invalidated?
When you meet the love of your life, you hope to tie the knot and spend the rest of your life with them. Unfortunately, some love stories end in divorce. And this explains why more and more couples are signing prenups before making things official. A prenuptial...
Why do couples divorce?
Whether your marriage is going well or has been on the rocks for some time, you can learn from the experiences of others. Understanding what led them to divorce can help you avoid making the same mistakes. Or it could help you realize that your marriage is beyond the...