As parents about to divorce, you will spend a lot of time thinking about how you will split time with your kids. When you do this, it is crucial to remember that not all dates are equal. Specific days each year have much more significance for people, and some are...
Michelle Hoover
3 ways counseling can help with a divorce
Many people go through a divorce. While some people can end their relationship and move on with their lives, you may not have that ease. When people struggle with major changes in their lives, such as divorce, they may seek therapy. There are many different fields of...
Concerns and considerations when your co-parent is an addict
Addiction to drugs or alcohol can affect all types of families, including those with wealth. It leads to marital problems that typically culminate in divorce. While you may be relieved that you must no longer live with an addict, you are still involved in their...
Dissipation of marital assets can change a divorce’s outcome
Divorcing couples in California typically need to divide their property either by agreeing with one another or by going to court. In litigated property division matters, a judge will make all of those decisions by applying community property laws to your shared...
When is parallel parenting a better choice than co-parenting?
One of the most difficult parts of co-parenting for many newly separated and divorced couples is the communication it requires. Even minor changes in the parenting schedule can lead to bitter conflicts. Sitting together at soccer games and school plays to show your...
Should you separate your children after divorcing?
It is sometimes the case that two siblings don’t get along or have a negative relationship. In other cases, there is a single child who needs one-on-one attention while the other is more independent. Age gaps, differences in medical conditions and other situations may...
Can you change your child custody plan?
You have a custody and parenting plan that lets you see your child every other weekend because you had a complicated work schedule. Now, your work situation has changed and you wish to see your child more. Can you change your custody agreement? Yes, and it’s not as...
Dividing and remaking your philanthropic footprint as you divorce
When high-net-worth couples divorce, sometimes the causes they’ve supported over the years are among the casualties. That doesn’t have to be the case. Likely, you and your spouse both want to continue your commitment to your philanthropical efforts after your marriage...
Common issues relating to mental health in family law cases
In the U.S., one in five people suffer from a mental illness. Mental health is a growing concern in this country, and it impacts virtually every facet of life. In family law cases, it’s important to handle such issues with care. In a recent issue of Lawyer Monthly...
Divorce shouldn’t mean the end of saving for college
One of the biggest financial concerns for most parents is saving enough money for their children’s college education. The fact that you’re divorcing shouldn’t prevent your child from going to the college of their choice. Whether your child is still in elementary...