The implications of a divorce can affect an individual for years. Because of the potential long-term effects that these family law decisions can have on virtually every area of life, it is beneficial to be familiar with common mistakes often made during a...
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Impulsive decisions during divorce are not beneficial
After deciding to end a marriage, a California couple will have to make various choices that will affect their future. It is in their interests not to make these choices impulsively but to think carefully about how these decisions will impact their lives long-term....
A different approach to family law matters sets millennials apart
Different generations do things in different ways, and millennials are no exception. Unlike their parents and grandparents before them, this generation is more likely to cohabitate first, wait longer to marry and sign prenuptial agreements before walking down the...
What does a lower divorce rate really mean?
For many years, the rate of marriages that ended was about 50%, but that is no longer the case. The rate of divorce is now around 39%, and there are a few specific reasons why this number is dropping. Part of the reason behind a lower divorce rate is a changing...
Mitigating the negative effect of gray divorce on retirement
When a marriage ends, it will bring changes to virtually every area of a person's life. These changes can be particularly complicated for anyone who is older and nearing retirement age as divorce will require the division of all marital property. In most cases,...
Fighting during divorce can negatively impact children
The end of a marriage represents significant changes for every person in a California family. The children can suffer during this time of transition, especially if the two parents cannot resolve custody issues amicably. Divorce professionals say they are seeing an...
Fathers now have a more equal standing in divorce
In the past, fathers often had a difficult time securing custody rights as courts often gave preference to the mothers. This frequently led to custody agreements that gave dads very little time with their kids and few opportunities to foster strong relationships with...
The benefit of making certain family law decisions
It's never easy to make the choice to move forward with divorce. When a California couple decides to end their marriage, it is probably after months or even years of difficult deliberation. Thankfully, there are some benefits to moving ahead with this family law...
Divorce, parental alienation and protecting parental rights
When California parents make the choice to end their marriage, it can have a significant impact on their children. How they approach custody and co-parenting after divorce can also have an impact on their children. When one parent does not respect the role of the...
After divorce, do parents have to talk in order to co-parent?
Working together with a former spouse after ending a marriage is not easy, but for some California couples, it can be impossible. Child custody is often one of the most complicated issues to resolve in a divorce, but co-parenting is an option that allows the children...