It becomes evident that marriage is not working out for some spouses. Irreconcilable differences could drive a wedge between the two partners, making divorce unavoidable. Others may seek dissolution in a California family law court because one partner is abusive. No...
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Tax issues associated with divorce
As of January 1, 2019, the tax regulations for divorce instruments are part of a new group of rules included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. These amendments were made largely because of tax underreporting, which means that the tax reports of people who received...
January is “Divorce Month” in California
To most people, January is usually the month where we start to work on our New Year's resolutions, kicking bad habits and reinventing ourselves. But, over the last few years, it has been gaining popularity as the divorce month in California. Why is this the case?...
Dividing military benefits during a divorce
In any divorce, assets and debts must be divided. This can include things like stock options and retirement accounts. Military spouses in California should know that things may be different for them, however. Some military benefits can be divided during a divorce...
Negotiating a fair child support payment
Residents of Bakersfield and other areas of California might want to learn more about what is considered fair when divorce happens and determination of child support is an issue. You want the agreement to be fair to both you and your spouse. According to...
Can you receive your former spouse’s Social Security benefits?
If you're filing for divorce in California, you might be surprised to learn that you could potentially qualify for a portion of your spouse's Social Security retirement benefits. However, you'll have to meet a set of qualifications once you reach retirement age. How...
How to move on after a divorce
Those who are beginning to come to terms with the fact that a divorce is in the cards may feel heartbroken, hopeless and deflated. In today's world of picture-perfect posts on social media, many people feel that they need to project the image of a perfect life. Having...
How are virtual visits useful in child custody?
Child custody plans come with a parenting time schedule that enables each parent to have time with their children. While the schedule might work most of the time, there are instances in which the parent who should have the children might not be able to have them at...
Your divorce can give you a positive fresh start in life
An unexpected divorce can make it feel as though your entire world is crashing down around you. The stability you've counted on is gone. The person you've loved for so long is walking away. While it is easy to get drawn up into the emotional welter, you need to take a...
Shared parenting provides benefits for everyone involved
Trying to raise your children after you divorce their other parent is a challenging situation. Not only do you have to figure out how to navigate through the child custody agreement terms, you also have to determine how you can build a meaningful relationship with the...