Divorce

The end of a marriage is a bit like the end of the term at nursery school when all the kids’ coloring pencils have gotten mixed up, and no one is quite sure what belongs to who anymore. You know what you each started with, you know what is now left, but you are not...

Co-parenting is often the best child custody option for the children. This doesn’t mean that it’s easy for the parents. Both adults will have to remain committed to working as a parenting team if this arrangement is going to work. It is possible that conflicts will...

Many people who have retirement accounts work their whole lives and contribute significant amounts of their paychecks to ensure that they have enough to live on once they leave their job.  Conversations in which spouses mention staking a claim to their husband's or...

Did you know that the things you post on social media can be used as evidence in a divorce case? It’s true, and the same goes for messages you send in email, text, Facebook Messenger or other places. Be very careful about the information you share and think about how...

California is one of just three states where family law recognizes that pets are sentient beings who form attachments rather than property to be divided like bank accounts and art collections by divorcing spouses. That means if you and your spouse can’t agree on where...

If you are struggling with a high-conflict custody dispute, there are several tips that could help you manage your situation. From taking the high ground to practicing self-awareness and managing how you respond, there are many steps you can take to get through this....

Paying child support can be frustrating. You lose a big chunk of your paycheck before it even hits your bank account. You may have to rework your budget just to keep your own bills paid. It's especially frustrating if you're concerned about what the recipient of child...

One of the most challenging aspects of divorce is having to split up any marital assets. After all, the value of any given item is seldom static. Something that you paid very little for 20 years ago could be worth a lot more today, while something you paid dearly for...

Having to raise children with your ex isn’t always going to be easy. You have to think carefully about how you handle every situation. Unfortunately, some people are going to face even greater challenges during this process because they were married to a narcissist....

Divorce is a life-changing event. Even if you know it’s best for you, going down this path is easier said than done. Once you’re 100% sure that you want to divorce your spouse, you need to focus equal time on the divorce process and your future well-being. Many people...