Divorce courts in California and around the country have long been instructed to keep "the best interests of the child" front and center when hearing child custody cases. Issues such as choosing the custodial parent, visitation rights, relocation, and more have for...
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The effect of divorce on credit
Divorce may have an effect on the credit of some people in California. For example, one person might want to keep the home, but this could involve refinancing and taking on more debt. Other ways could be related to how shared debt is divided and whether the split is...
The ramifications of tax reform on alimony
If an individual signs a divorce agreement or similar document after 2018, he or she may not get a tax deduction on alimony payments. That may have a significant impact on divorce agreements in California and throughout the country. For the past 75 years, alimony...
Divorce in the age of bitcoin
California residents know that a divorce can be complicated, both emotionally and financially. While it means the end of a relationship that just did not work, starting over and letting go of previous life plans can be very difficult. Additionally, the division of a...
Waiting on the children
Parents who live in California and other parts of the country might have to deal with a narcissistic ex-spouse who tries to keep the children away by using gaslighting techniques. This may be common in shared custody agreements when one ex-spouse tries to get the...
Rapper Kodak Black to pay $4,200 per month in child support
Californians who are fans of Kodak Black might be interested in learning that the rap star was recently ordered to pay $4,200 in monthly child support for his 2-year-old son. The order came after a lengthy court battle between the rapper and the mother in Florida....
Social security payments after a divorce
California residents may take steps to forget about their divorce and move on with their lives. However, it may be possible to collect Social Security benefits based on the work record that a person has with a former spouse. Collecting such benefits may make it easier...
Refinancing after a divorce
California homeowners who are getting a divorce should handle their home mortgages with care. Refinancing a mortgage may be the best way to protect one's financial future and a home, which usually is a couple's most valuable asset. Refinancing is ideal because it can...
Divorce strategies for successful co-parenting
Divorce is common in California and other states. When children are involved, separation can involve significant emotional stress and negotiation about parenting plans. It is important for divorcing couples to consider how to best co-parent their children after the...
How to handle joint debt in a divorce
One issue that California residents could face after a divorce involves building or rebuilding credit histories. To do this, an individual should make sure that debts held with a former spouse are paid on time. In some cases, this may require an individual to pay them...