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For many divorcing parents, reaching an agreement on child custody and support can be difficult. However, it's usually not necessary to go through a contentious court battle in California. Parents may reach an agreement either by negotiation or through a process of alternative dispute resolution. The parents could negotiate directly... read more →

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 there are healthy ways to deal with these feelings while getting ready for a... read more →

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. For example, people who tend to make a big deal out of little things can overreact and file for divorce... read more →

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 personality. Perhaps you and your spouse have always shared every detail of your finances. Maybe one of... read more →

A study that tracked that marital satisfaction of 431 California couples over five years reveals that socioeconomic factors do not greatly influence matrimonial happiness. Researchers from two universities chose couples from economically challenged neighborhoods in Los Angeles for their study because previous research in this area has generally been conducted... read more →

When couples living in California get engaged, they generally don't want to think about the possibility of divorce. However, the reality is that many first-time marriages do end in separation and second marriages have an even higher rate of failure. Many people are well aware of the idea of a... read more →

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 divorce myths. Outdated notions about alimony and child custody still linger in the minds of many people.... read more →

California parents who are seeking custody of their children should bring as much information as possible to a custody hearing. The goal is to establish whether or not a noncustodial parent has tried to contact a child by phone or other reasonable means. A judge will also want to see... read more →

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 alcohol, but in your marriage, neither... read more →

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