Family Law Blog

The dating scene is constantly changing. Between apps like Tinder and Bumble, most people are hitting the local bars to meet new people or potential partners. Instead, they are swiping right on the most attractive person in their area. The new dating scene makes it...

How Divorce Impacts Business Ownership in California When a couple in California gets a divorce, if one of the spouses is a business owner, there could be serious implications for the enterprise. The owner may carry the emotional and financial stress into the...

Can Social Media Be Used as Evidence in a Divorce Case? When some California couples decide to divorce, they may try to use everything possible for their advantage when dealing with property division, child custody and other contentious issues. Social media is a part...

Few California couples’ marriages are characterized by smooth sailing all the time. It is more typical for there to be ups and downs, periods of difficulty and times when two spouses seem to be merely going through the motions of living a life together. While it’s...

Coping With Sadness and Emotional Stress During Divorce For California residents experiencing a divorce, overcoming the negative feelings and sadness that are often a part of the process is important. The period of divorce can be a dark time in a person’s life, but...

How Financial Infidelity Impacts Marriage and Divorce in California No two California married couples are exactly the same. In fact, you and your spouse may have even gone through changes within your own relationship through the years. Most couples have a financial...

Communication Styles and Conflict Patterns in Divorce California couples want to believe their marriages will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, experts say that people with certain personality types are more likely to end up getting divorced than others. Personality...

Understanding Common Divorce Misconceptions Going through a divorce can already be a delicate process, but common misconceptions about dissolving a marriage make the situation even trickier. California residents might like to know the truth concerning some popular...

If there's one thing that is certain about most California marriages, it's that no two are exactly the same. The issues that cause problems in your marriage might be non-issues to another couple. For instance, one couple might have flare-ups if one spouse uses...

Divorce has a profound effect on your emotions. This is no surprise. The time you and your spouse have invested together, the plans you’ve made, and the comfort of a shared future are gone. Perhaps the comfort of that relationship affected your exercise routine. After...

Divorce rates in California and around the country have remained fairly stable in recent decades after surging in the 1970s, but the overall trend masks a sharp rise in divorces involving older couples. Since 1990, divorces involving people over the age of 50 have...

The first step people in California should take when getting a divorce is making a budget and understanding what their finances will be like in the months ahead. The person should also set aside money for the divorce. This budget can be revised for the longer term...

Lack of Love and Emotional Intimacy An unfortunate reality is that many California marriages will eventually end in divorce. A recent survey indicates that there are some common reasons why couples decide to go their separate ways. Most of those reasons have to do...

A Pew Research Center study reveals that the divorce rate among couples who are 50 years of age or older has doubled since 1990. Retirement income and housing security are often the most pressing issues when older couples choose to end their marriages, and spouses who...

Adjusting to Your New Cost of Living A divorce can have significant financial consequences for California residents and anyone else going through the process. Individuals could need up to 30% more money to maintain their standard of living after the end of their...

California couples who marry on Valentine’s Day might be more likely to get a divorce after several years than their peers who marry on different days according to a study from Australia. Researchers at the University of Melbourne examined one million couples to find...

The Impact of "Breadwinner Anxiety" and Gender Roles California couples might be more likely to get a divorce if they start their marriage with traditional gender roles and then the wife begins making more money compared to those who begin from a position of equality....

Financial Planning and Property Division in Divorce The more financial information a soon-to-be ex has going into a divorce, the more prepared he or she will be to negotiate and make quick shifts in thinking and planning when necessary. The first step is to get three...

What Happens If Your Spouse Loses Their Job During a Divorce? A job loss in the middle of a divorce can add extra stress to the process for people in California. It may increase the support obligations for a higher-earning spouse, or a lower-earning spouse might have...

Can You Collect Social Security on a Spouse's Record? Married individuals in California who reach retirement age can collect up to 50% of an eligible spouse’s full Social Security benefits. This benefit is available even if one spouse has little or no income of their...

For many estranged couples who are going through a divorce, their home is the largest asset that needs to be split. Deciding who gets to live, own, or make payments on a home can be a very difficult and emotional issue, especially when there are children involved....

Does Divorce Directly Lower Your Credit Score? When California spouses get divorced, they may suffer damage to their credit scores. While divorce itself has no effect at all on credit scores, many of the things that happen as part of a separation might. Understanding...

How Child Support Is Calculated in California Making a decision about child custody and visitation can be an emotional part of the divorce process. Once a custody agreement has been made, parents may also make a child support agreement. Like all states, California has...

In California and elsewhere, divorce is on the minds of many couples. While a couple without many assets can often get a simple divorce, those with numerous assets may face complexities. From filling out and submitting divorce documents to dividing up real estate...

California parents who have to co-parent with an ex should make every effort to ensure that the relationship works as it should. This entails prioritizing the best interests of the children. As they go about moving on after a divorce, parents should take extreme care...

Why Digital Accounts Matter During Divorce There are many aspects of a divorce that can make the process very stressful for all parties involved. For California residents who are getting a divorce, there are various tech-related issues they should get in order as they...

Cryptocurrency and Divorce: What California Couples Should Know Many California investors were introduced to cryptocurrencies in 2009. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency to gain international prominence. Now, almost a decade later, divorce attorneys are having to...

What is a "Grey Divorce"? In California, grey divorce affects many older couples. A divorce is called “grey” when the couples have silver or white hair. Although the term is not new, a growing number of couples are now seeking grey divorces. In fact, younger people...

Women with a successful career seem to have it all from the outside looking in- but unfortunately, research has revealed that this success takes a steep toll on their personal lives. Furthermore, when traditional societal roles are switched, women with successful,...

Most California couples who have made the often difficult decision that it is best for all concerned to end their marriage understand there is a lot to work through. Establishing two households, especially when children are involved, is a high priority. Dividing...