College savings accounts are generally created with the intention of helping to pay for higher education expenses. In some divorces, a former spouse could have a child with another person or start a relationship with someone who has children already, which means the...
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Look out for changes in child custody laws
While California has long favored joint custody agreements when they are possible, some states are only now beginning to embrace this concept as the preferred method of assigning custody after divorce. Missouri has become the most recent state to adopt this change,...
Divorce and dividing a business
When California couples decide to divorce, property division is often a primary consideration. In situations where there is a business at stake, things can get more complicated. This is true if the business is owned jointly, but can also be a consideration if it is...
Singer’s ex loses custody case
Chris Brown's ex lost her claim to change the child custody and support orders in place when the couple went to court on Aug. 12. The case, which has been going on for a long time, played out both in the California courts and on social media with fans weighing in....
Divorced parents: paying for a child’s Olympic dreams
When children in California dream of Olympic gold medals, their parents may find themselves dreaming of ways to come up with the money to make those dreams come true. Paying for athletic training expenses can be an even bigger challenge when parents are divorced. Many...
Mediation considerations
When dissolving a marriage, mediation is one option that might be less expensive and quicker than the court process. During mediation, both parties talk separately and together with a neutral third party who helps a pair communicate to reach a mutually beneficial...
Being flexible may help with California parenting plans
Parents who come to a parenting schedule by deciding together or through mediation may have a better chance of making that plan work throughout the child's life. This is because a child will have different needs as an infant, as a toddler and as he or she grows up....
Jeremy Renner’s child support woes
California film lovers and Marvel fans likely know who Jeremy Renner is, but the actor has some behind the scenes drama that some might not be aware of. Renner was married to Sonni Pacheco for eight months before the couple divorced in 2015. They share a 3-year-old...
Alimony impacts ability to get mortgage in California
When a person is considering purchasing a new home, they might not be aware that receiving or paying alimony can impact their ability to get a mortgage. Lenders have to look at a person's whole financial history before making a decision on whether to award the...
Determining the primary caretaker after a divorce
Following a divorce in California, it is possible that a mother and father can come to a parenting agreement on their own. However, it may be necessary for a judge to determine who gets custody of a child. In most cases, the primary caretaker will get physical...