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Holding onto resentment can keep you emotionally connected to the pain of the divorce and make it harder to move forward. Processing emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, and anxiety is an important part of healing. Mental health professionals provide...
Summer travel with your children sounds exciting until your custody agreement gets in the way. Out-of-state and international travel rules catch many divorced parents off guard. This can happen even after you book a flight. California courts take custody compliance...
The halfway point of the year has a way of sneaking up on couples who have set their sights on everything else life throws at them. But June offers something truly valuable — a natural pause to look at where your finances stand before the year gets away from you for...
It probably seems like your child’s spring break just ended, but it’s not too early to make sure that you and your co-parent have your summer custody schedule in place. If you already have a separate summer break schedule that you switch to when school is out, that’s...
In California, an affair doesn't impact the legal outcome of divorce — property, custody, and support remain unaffected. Emotionally and practically, however, infidelity can complicate negotiations, prolong the process, and increase costs. Affairs do matter legally if...
Divorce already forces you to make hard decisions. The last thing you may want is a drawn-out fight in a courtroom where someone else controls the pace and the outcome. If you are looking for a way to move through this process with more control and less escalation, it...
If the word “prenup” makes you tense up, you’re not alone, because it can sound colder than it actually is. The reality is simpler, and you can approach it in a way that keeps the relationship intact. Here’s a clear look at it. What is a prenup? A prenup is a written...
When couples come together in a second marriage, often with children, prior financial obligations, and personal assets, a prenuptial agreement (prenup) can provide clarity, protection, and a stronger foundation for the future. For blended families, like the Brady...
“Gray divorce,” marriages that end when the spouses are age 50 or older , is on the rise. This is likely due to shifting social views, greater financial independence (especially for women), unresolved financial or addiction issues, empty-nest realizations, and...
Choosing how to end a marriage is likely the most significant decision you will make for the future of your family. Many parents worry that the legal process will lead to long-term emotional strain for their children. While the court system includes mandatory...