Making Changes When Change is Needed Custody and child support modification in California often arises from changes in the circumstances of the parents or children. In other cases, it can be a way for one parent to reduce the amount of child support they owe due to various causes. Whatever the reason, it’s important to understand how custody and child…
As a parent, your child's wants and needs are routinely your top priority. However, it can be very difficult to balance and understand these in the context of a divorce. If you are ending your marriage, you should know whether and to what extent your child's...
When you choose to initiate a divorce, you'll naturally have many questions about the process and its impact on your life. If you possess a considerable number of assets, you might worry about the future state of your finances, the fate of your house, and what assets...
If you’ve been married to a servicemember for some time, you’ve probably been taking your health insurance coverage for granted because you’ve had TRICARE. If you’re going to be divorcing (and you’re not also an active duty or retired servicemember), it’s important to...
Parents often think a lot about how splitting up will affect their children. Once they determine that divorce is the only viable option, telling the children becomes a focus. Taking the time to plan this discussion with their children is critical for parents. This...
The first year after a divorce is a period of major changes. Many people who are going through the initial stages of a divorce don’t realize just how much this time can challenge them. If you’re in this position, there are some ways you can make the year of firsts a...
Divorcing couples in California either make their own choices about property division or have a judge rule on their economic decisions. The California approach to property division uses a community property standard. The income earned by both spouses and the property...
Couples preparing for divorce in San Diego often have many practical matters to address. Separating their finances can be one of the biggest challenges. Many couples focus on their major assets, like their homes and retirement accounts. They may fail to acknowledge...
As the holiday season approaches, it brings with it a magical atmosphere of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, for many couples, this time of year can also be a critical juncture for their relationship. The holiday season can sometimes pull a shaky marriage...
Although inflation may have driven the cost of everything up recently, divorce has never been cheap. Most people realize that court costs and legal fees will take a little bit of a bite out of their wallets during the process. It’s not the legal fees, however, that...