Going through a divorce is difficult for people in many different ways. It creates a big financial strain, too. Many arguments before and during a divorce often center around finances, as a matter of fact. But can assets actually contribute to a more argumentative,...
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3 ways divorce may affect your elementary-age child
When you and your spouse choose to divorce, the effects tend to ripple outward to the rest of the family, particularly your kids. While divorce is difficult for children, Healthline notes that elementary school-aged children typically have the most trouble because of...
What is minor’s counsel?
Divorce impacts everyone in a family unit. Children experience especially significant changes as they adjust to life with separated parents. While decisions made during the divorce process matter greatly to the children involved, the child's needs and preferences risk...
Are your season tickets subject to property division?
Whether you enjoy the opera, symphony, team sports or something else, your season tickets keep you close to the action. They also allow you to sit exactly where you want. If you are going through a divorce, though, your season tickets probably are subject to...
How are pets handled in California divorces?
Not every California divorce winds up being contentious, but there are many issues that may raise ire for you or your one-time partner along the way. For many couples, the custody of the one-time family pet proves to be a point of contention. If you currently share a...
Mistakes to avoid for divorcing parents
Divorce might be the best option for your family. However, if you have children, the process is still complicated. According to LegalJobs, children of divorce have twice the risk of dropping out of high school and are much more likely to have behavioral problems....
How should you tell your kids about your divorce?
If you and your spouse intend to get divorced, you may have concerns about how ending your relationship will unfold as you divide your property, separate into two homes, etc. You may also have concerns regarding how your children will take the news and react to this...
Should you financially prepare before a divorce?
Irreconcilable differences in your marriage can make the future seem pretty bleak. In anticipation of divorce, you might wonder if there are things you can do to prepare and secure your financial stability. Taking a proactive approach to planning can help you know...
Do you have commingled assets?
Dividing property in a divorce is often stressful. Determining who should receive what can be difficult from both emotional and logistic perspectives. When couples divorce in California, most of their property falls into one of two categories: separate property and...
How do you divide community property in a divorce?
While you may face a number of difficult challenges when going through the divorce process, dividing marital property may be one of the most emotional. It is often hard for people to negotiate property division with items they have grown attached to over the years....