As parents, you want to do what is right by your child. You have both talked things over and because your schedules are similar and you live near each other, you think it might be healthy for your child to help put together the custody schedule.Remember that this...
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Protect your children by keeping conflict out of your home
Children often have a hard time with divorce. While their parents are focused on their own hurt feelings and the changes that result from separating, their children may be left to handle their emotions on their own.The trouble with that is that children often don't...
Decisions during your divorce can affect your future
If you have a tough divorce ahead, you will want to be certain you are ready for the fight. The last thing you want in a contentious divorce is to have your ex blindside you with outrageous demands or damaging accusations you are not prepared to defend. These can...
How to determine if you should seek spousal support
As you start looking into divorce, one of the things you will have to think about is spousal support. Some people want to ask for it, and others don't. You need to think about its benefits and if it's something you feel is necessary as part of your divorce.Spousal...
Should you try virtual visitation?
Virtual visitation is a unique concept. It allows you to see your child and interact with them through digital means. Virtual visitation, while it may include video calls or chatting online, can also include communication through video games, on the phone or through...
Is a 50-50 split good for divorcees?
When it comes to divorce, it's probable that you're going to have some complex issues when dividing your property. You might struggle with deciding how to divide your retirement accounts or be worried about the best way to split your home or major assets.The good...
Be prepared if you need to take custody disputes to court
With cases involving child custody and visitation, you can't be too careful. It's impossible to imagine being separated from your children, but that is possible if you face unfair accusations or unexpected statements from the other party in court.It is usually best...
Will you pay your spouse’s student loans after divorce?
After you completed your post-graduate work, perhaps you went on to get your PhD, decided to go to law school or completed med school training. No matter which course you chose, you certainly racked up considerable educational debt. If your spouse also has a...
Understand how spousal support is determined
Determining what kind of spousal support you should receive is an important part of the divorce process. It may seem like this is complicated and a difficult matter, but spousal support is nothing more than a business arrangement. It helps the spouse who is less...
Get help dividing your assets in California
Property division isn't always easy. This is particularly true when you have complex property division concerns. For example, you might have an inheritance that has been shared from time to time, or you may have savings or retirement accounts that you need to...