There comes a time when it becomes clear that the next step is away from the marriage. For many, this is a very difficult and uncertain step to take. Trying…
Strategies for Effective Co-Parenting Co-parenting with an ex can be tough, especially when the other parent is hard to deal with. Try to keep talks focused on the kids, and…
‘Birdnesting,’ where the kids stay home and parents shuttle back and forth, can work under the right circumstances. When Kathleen Brigham and her then-husband, Jim, decided to divorce, she proposed…
In California, there’s a mandatory six- month waiting period before a divorce can be finalized. This “cooling-off period” starts when the non-filing spouse is served. It’s intended to give both…
In California, family courts prioritize the well-being of children during divorce proceedings. One legal mechanism to support this is the Deferred Sale of Home Order, commonly known as a "Duke…
There comes a time when it becomes clear that the next step is away from the marriage. For many, this is a very difficult and uncertain step to take. Trying…
As a married person or a registered domestic partner, you’re entitled to a high standard of care in sharing information pertaining to your property and finances. In California, this responsibility…
With the new year comes new possibilities. Setting parenting goals is as important as establishing your own goals for personal achievements. Here are two tools that might help break down…
As we enter a new year, reevaluations of the status of our lives become prominent. People tend to reassess career goals, finances and relationships from the viewpoint of their health…
In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, there’s been a lot of talk about family members severing ties or setting new boundaries due to political differences. And it’s not…