People planning to file for divorce may be particularly concerned about the financial impact of the end of their marriage. This can be especially true for couples with a high-asset divorce and significant income, as spousal support and alimony may be a factor in the...
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How many custodial parents receive child support payments?
Some custodial parents in California must deal with the negative stigma that comes with being a single parent receiving child support. Research shows a different reality than what's often portrayed. According to the report "Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their...
How mediation may help in a divorce
Some California couples who are ending their marriage might be concerned about the cost and stress associated with divorce. They may want to consider mediation, which may have a number of advantages over a court battle. In some cases, a mediated divorce may cost half...
Film explores realities of African American fatherhood
Child support issues can be particularly overwhelming when the California parents in question are living in poverty or are dealing with the social effects of systematic racism. A study by the Urban Institute indicates that of the total child support debt in the United...
Single parents may need courts to establish formal child custody
Single parents in California generally become custodial parents if their children live with them the majority of the time. This arrangement, however, might require a court to officially declare that a person is a custodial parent. Even someone who has sole physical...
How to start rebuilding after a marriage ends
For those going through a divorce in California, the financial impact can be significant. The divorce itself could result in an individual losing a significant percentage of assets built up over his or her lifetime. Furthermore, it can be more expensive to live as a...
Points to keep in mind about joint legal custody
California parents who are getting a divorce may opt for joint legal custody even if physical custody is not shared. Legal custody refers to a parent's right to make major decisions related to issues such as health care, education and religion for a child. It is...
Divorce mediation can help resolve child custody issues
Parents in California headed for divorce may be concerned about how to minimize the effects of the split on their children. This is especially true when dealing with some of the more complex matters that accompany a divorce like child custody issues. When both parents...
Bird nesting could help children adjust to divorce
A new television show called "Splitting Up Together" offers a look at the concept of bird nesting. While it may be a comedy, the program could inspire divorcing parents in California to use this approach to keep the lives of their children stable. Bird nesting...
Financial issues raised when older couples divorce
Older California couples may be more vulnerable to divorce than they were in the past. The divorce rate for couples over 50 has doubled since the 1990s. However, for people who have not handled the marital finances, divorce may be particularly difficult as they might...