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Basics of child custody and visitation orders
In California, a judge makes the last decision regarding child custody and visitation. However, they will often approve the arrangement that both parties agree on. The two types of child custody are legal and physical. Both custody orders may be joint or sole. Legal...
How virtual visitation can work for parents and children
Virtual visitation may be an option for some parents in California after a divorce. It is particularly common if one parent has to relocate. Virtual visitation can allow children and parents to connect in a way they would not otherwise be able to. However, virtual...
Deciding when it is time for a divorce
Going through a divorce in California can be expensive, and it can take an emotional toll on everyone involved. Before making the decision to file for divorce, there are some questions that people should ask themselves to make sure that they are making the right...
Preparing for what is coming in a gray divorce
The cost of retirement in California is expensive, and those who are getting divorced have a legitimate worry that they may not be able to afford to stop working. This is something that they must consider when they are beginning the divorce process because decisions...
Trusts in one state can hide divorce assets
In a California divorce, when couples have significant property, one of the risks is that a spouse will take steps to hide assets to keep them out of the marital estate. This is exactly what happened in one billionaire divorce. The problem is that the method chosen by...
You need a prenuptial if you own a business
California is home to some of the most innovative technology businesses in the country. If you own one of these businesses and you get married, the company could be at risk if your marriage is ultimately not successful. This is why you need to negotiate and sign a...
Business owners should consider prenuptial agreements
In community property states like California, when a couple gets a divorce, all assets that either of them acquired during the marriage (with limited exceptions) must be split equally. Though assets acquired before marriage are considered separate property, assets can...
Mind personal finance matters in a divorce
Even California couples who have a large amount of assets may still feel a strain after a divorce as their expenses can still eat up a large proportion of their salaries. This can be aggravated by personal finance mistakes that they make during the divorce. People who...
Paying student loans after a marriage ends
Student loan debt may be divided as part of a divorce settlement under California law. However, this is generally only true if a couple has been married for at least a decade and both spouse's names are on the loan. In the event that an individual brought student loan...
Spot the signs of a high-conflict ex
California parents who are going through a divorce or are already divorced need to recognize when their ex-spouse is a high-conflict parent. This may dictate their path forward or determine how they deal with the other parent. Unfortunately, they should know that it...
