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Fathers may have a more complicated path to earning equal custody.

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With the extended deadline approaching, last-minute filers should pay attention.

For many divorcees, a lump sum spousal support payment is tempting, but it may not be the most lucrative option.

In most divorces involving parents, either a shared parenting or sole custody arrangement is reached.

Investment in oneself is often a good decision as circumstances change.

The law no longer sees pets as property in a divorce. Instead, pets are treated more like children, meaning judges can consider what is in the pet’s best interest before assigning joint or sole ownership of the animal in a divorce.

Also called a custody and visitation agreement, a parenting plan is a written document that addresses decision-making and time-sharing concerning your child following your divorce.

Divorcing couples can minimize the financial effects of divorce by working together.

While we can assume with near certainty that you are not planning to get divorced, you know that it happens. It is only reasonable to take steps to protect your nest-egg should I do become I don’t for either of you.

Divorce in California can be a long and complicated process. Collaborative divorce can make the process easier by taking the decisions out of the courts and putting them back into your hands.

Asset division is an important part of divorce and can raise passionate arguments regarding how the marital estate should be apportioned.

Agreeing or deciding to mediate your divorce is a step toward a more peaceful and amicable process. However, it is important to understand what the process entails before you make any decisions about whether it is right for you.

Know the basics of paying and receiving support

Parents must support their children financially. But how do they estimate the support they pay?

Fact or Fiction? A 10-year marriage guarantees alimony/spousal support for life?

Creating a healthy co-parenting relationship can help children adjust after divorce.

As parents shift to two separate households, a successful strategy can help children adjust.

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People often assume that the term custody refers to where a child will live. While this is true, it is only half of the equation. There are two aspects of custody under California Law: physical and legal custody. Learn more:

If you are feeling frustrated, frightened or angry at your ex, it is tempting in the moment to log onto Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to let everyone know about it. But what can feel like blowing off steam or sweet revenge can hurt your case long-term.

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, your child’s welfare and ability to adjust to this new phase of life are going to be a top priority. A workable parenting plan will help you, the other parent and your child transition from the old family unit to a new relationship structure in the post-divorce era.

The goal of spousal support is to help the lower-earning spouse afford regular expenses until he or she can afford them on his or her own. It is common in situations where one spouse did not work during the marriage or if one spouse earns a lot more than the other.