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Have you noticed that some of your money seems to be missing from your bank account? Does it appear that your spouse is spending a lot but you don’t know where they’ve gotten the funds? If you’re divorcing, it’s important to think about the potential for your spouse...
When you got divorced, your spouse convinced the judge that you must pay spousal support. Things have changed since then, and you may wonder if you can stop paying it. Spousal support is what many refer to as alimony. California judges may award it at their discretion...
When you got divorced, your only child was still fairly young, and the court split the parenting time between you and your ex. Now, though, your child is a young teenager and has been saying that they don’t want to live with you any longer. They want your ex to have...
One bonus of divorce is that you will be free to live where you wish. If you always want to buy a Winnebago and travel the country, or move to be nearer your adult kids, you are free to do so -- as long as you can afford it. To be free to spend your retirement as you...
You’ve accepted the idea that you’re going to share custody of the kids with your ex-spouse. What you can’t accept, however, is the idea that your ex-spouse’s business takes them out of town quite a bit -- and that means your children will end up in someone’s care far...
Successful professionals often have more complicated property to handle in a divorce. They may have more than one piece of real estate that they own jointly with their spouse, as well as retirement and investment accounts. There can also be benefits and non-standard...
Parenting after divorce can be challenging if the other parent refuses to accept that circumstances change. If they will not give you the flexibility you need, you may need to go to court to modify arrangements. In certain circumstances, you may need the court to...
Data published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2019 showed that at least 38% of women now earn more than their spouses. This index doesn't appear to sit well with male spouses. A 2019 study published in MEL magazine captured how income...
When one spouse files for divorce in a high-income or high-asset household, they might request spousal support. California courts may grant alimony (spousal maintenance) for dependent spouses both during and after a divorce. You may recognize that your ex needed help...
Planning for retirement typically means spending years setting aside small amounts of money. You contribute a little from each paycheck to a special fund or account so that you can support yourself when you eventually stop working. Many retirement savings programs...
