California parents who are going through a separation or divorce may be aware that their child’s needs have changed. While a child of any age can find this to be a trying time, a younger child may not understand or realize what is going on. Both parents should attempt to make the transition easier through …
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When couples in California get divorced, the ex-spouses will need to come to an agreement regarding visitation and custody of their children. A parenting plan is a written agreement that sets out in detail the visitation times and rights of each parent. This can help to establish order in the relationship and avoid potential conflicts. …
Mediation of family law disputes is becoming increasingly popular in California as couples look for alternatives to court proceedings to resolve potentially contentious issues. While many spouses hope to work out mutually acceptable arrangements to deal with such matters as child custody and visitation, property division and spousal support, amicable agreements often remain elusive. If …
Many California residents know about prenuptial agreements, but they may have an instinctive resistance to them. That’s because for the longest time, we were told that prenups are a relationship killer. By asking your significant other to sign such a contract before marriage, it was like you were telling them “I care more about money …
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Take one moment and imagine what a divorce looks like. In most cases, the person imagining this broad subject pictures an unhappy couple that disagrees on most things, if not all things. They file for divorce and promptly stop talking to each — after one of the spouse’s moves out, obviously. Then they engage in …
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A few years back, the idea of a “divorce hotel” made the rounds. Many blogs and news sites talked about this notion that couples could check into a hotel and get a divorce in one weekend. It was a fun — and goofy — story that got all the attention it deserved, which is to …
When it comes to child custody and co-parenting after a divorce, the former spouses have a lot of responsibility — possibly even more responsibility than they did before. They have to respect their child’s wishes and their child’s relationship with the other parent, and they also have to adhere to the rules and regulations established …
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