Divorce

Although you likely have a plan in place for the amount you are paying for child support each month, you may rethink this after a big life change.  Knowing legally acceptable reasons people ask for modifications can help you determine whether or not to ask for one...

After a divorce, your children may start to exhibit some signs of chronic stress in reaction. A sudden shift in their family structure and daily life could cause various problems. Learning to recognize the signs of divorce-related anxiety can help you support your...

As you contemplate divorce, you are likely thinking about how to split your home and belongings. There are other assets you should consider, as well, including your spouse’s retirement savings. Retirement accounts are often very valuable assets and can be essential to...

When you first realize divorce is imminent, you may start to worry about your future or how you will cope with this change.   Making new habits and avoiding bad ones can help you start your new life off right.   Take care of your body According to Psychology Today,...

Like many people going through divorce proceedings in California, you may have difficulty looking beyond the official end of your marriage. Yet once that comes, you quickly realize that you still have several years (likely even decades) of life left ahead of you....

Like many spouses preparing for divorce, you have a partner who earns significant income from a place of employment. Some of these businesses offer compensation other than cash, though. Your spouse may receive stock options as part of a compensation package. This...

When you are preparing for a divorce, one of the processes ahead of you and your spouse is figuring out how to divide the assets. Sometimes when divorce is imminent, one partner will begin to hide assets to avoid having to part with them.  The Huffington Post refers...

When you got married, you likely did not picture yourself getting divorced. But divorce is common, and it can take a toll on your mental health. The American Psychological Association states that between 40 to 50% of couples in the U.S. eventually get divorced. If you...

During a divorce, a lot of details often end up overlooked in the stress. Your child's other parent might use this as an opportunity to attempt driving a wedge between you and your child. This may be parental alienation, and it is a real issue divorcing parents face...

When you split from your spouse, cooperation may not come easy. If you share custody, however, getting on the same page will benefit your mental health as well as the overall well-being of your children.   Avoiding these common custody-sharing mistakes during the...