As you move toward divorce, you turn your attention to the kids. You have read about how hard divorce can be on children, and you'd like to shield them from that.This mindset carries over into the divorce itself. You resolve to work with your ex to come up with a...
Kern County Family Law Blog
Divorce is a time for new financial decisions
When you are going through a divorce, you can take the opportunity to revamp your entire life. Your finances are one of the areas that you might want to think about changing. You will be the sole adult to make the decisions about where your money goes. Plus, you will...
Protecting your time and relationship with your child
As a parent, you know that the time you spend with your child is some of the most precious time you have. Unfortunately, in a co-parenting situation, respecting each other's parenting rights and preferences is often very difficult. Many parents find that the first...
What will happen to my retirement savings in my divorce?
Every couple who has been married for a long time will have a different situation as it applies to their retirement savings. In some cases, the couple will not have any retirement savings at all. In other cases, both spouses will have their separate IRA, 401(k) and...
Keep your children safe and healthy through your divorce
Do you know that it is time to file for divorce, but worry that the strain of the divorce process will harm your children? On the other hand, if you don't bring an end to your marriage, the toxicity of that relationship may hurt your children as much or more than a...
Don’t get hung up on material roadblocks to divorce
When you and your spouse begin the divorce process, it is easy for the experience to overwhelm you. Few experiences carry such a visceral emotional weight and also such potentially serious material and financial consequences.It is important to find legal...
5 key points for moms regarding child custody schedules
Vacations and fun activities abound when your children are still young enough to enjoy doing things. Mothers who have child custody orders governing how their children spend their time must ensure that plans fall in line with the orders. The key here is to plan ahead...
4 things that can prevent divorcing parents from moving on
When you and your spouse got divorced, you probably said that you wanted to move on. Maybe you smiled and said it to your parents or maybe you shook your head and said it over a drink with your friends. You knew it was crucial for you to move forward and that's what...
What do kids need from parents during divorce?
The divorce process is a highly emotional time. When children are involved, the emotion meter escalates tenfold, with parents left wondering how to meet both their own needs and those of their children. And, regardless of their age, children contemplate whether they...
5 Divorce tips from a military veteran
Divorce is never an easy process. For members of the military, due to the nature of their service and compensation, ending a marriage can be especially challenging. Family law attorney Michael L. Seidman understands the nuances of military divorce from multiple...