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...
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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...
Divorce mediation can help couples split peacefully
When a couple in California decides to end their marriage, a legal process is necessary to conclude the divorce. However, many couples wish to reach a solution that does not require litigation with its attendant expense and adversarial approach. Instead, these couples...
Understanding finances is key in high asset divorces
High asset divorce cases often have a dynamic that is usually not present in other marital dissolution cases. When a California couple with substantial financial holdings divorces, locating and understanding family finances is critical when a fair distribution of...
Domestic abusers exploit parental rights to gain child custody
The breakup of a relationship is never easy for California parents, and domestic abusers can use child custody to prolong their influence over victims. According to the American Psychological Association, most people assume that children will get to live with the...
Federal government works to improve child support enforcement
For families in California, delinquent child support can be a particular problem for single parents working hard to make ends meet and cover the costs of everyday expenses. Dealing with the problems caused by unpaid support has been addressed in many cases through...
Divorce later in life carries financial challenges
For spouses in California who have spent years growing their retirement savings, divorce can pose a wide range of problems. While the financial aspects of divorce can be some of the most challenging for people of any age, when it comes to retirement funds, couples...
Child support modification
In order to ensure the best interests of their children, many California parents are willing to make reasonable child-support payments. However, there are some situations in which satisfying current child support amounts is difficult. Such a situation can create...