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… read more →

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,… read more →

Many of the almost 40 million people around the country who rely on benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are children. Research into childhood poverty in California and throughout… read more →

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… read more →

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… read more →

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… read more →

In California, it’s not uncommon for one spouse to support the family financially while the other stays home to support the family emotionally. While this may be an effective way… read more →

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… read more →

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… read more →

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… read more →