When California residents get divorced, one thing they should not overlook is their estate plans. Estate plans should be reviewed whenever people undergo major changes in their lives, including ending their marriages. If people fail to review and update their estate...
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Tips for positive co-parenting after divorce
Divorced California parents can take steps to try to maintain a healthy co-parenting relationship, although it may not always be easy. Most parents want to do what is best for their children, so if they can approach forging a healthy relationship with their exes from...
Three things to consider before you file for divorce
If a married couple in California can no longer make things work, they usually get divorced. People who haven't been through a divorce might be unsure of what to do next. To find the help you need, here are several considerations to make before you file for divorce....
Do postnups guarantee financial security in case of divorce?
When California couples marry without signing prenuptial agreements, they might later decide they want to draft postnuptial agreements in certain situations. While a postnuptial agreement cannot guarantee that you will be financially secure if you get divorced, it can...
Plan for incapacity when you make your estate plan
You may or may not experience a time of incapacity in your life, but it is good to make plans as if you will. If you are in a car accident or become very ill in California, you may be unable to make decisions about your health care and finances. To make certain that...
Should I Update My Estate Plan If I Just Moved To California?
If you have recently moved to the state of California, it is generally in your best interest to review your estate plan. This is because the laws in this state will likely be different than those in the one that you just relocated from. Therefore, you may need to...
How to prep your finances for a divorce
Every California couple going through a divorce has a unique situation. There isn't just one solution for preparing your finances for the process and life afterward. However, there are some general steps that you should follow to help point your finances in the right...
Tips for divorcing a wealthy partner
California couples who are entering into a divorce have a long road ahead. When your partner is a wealthy person, your divorce can be even more time-consuming as you sift through the various assets that you both share. To ensure that you get your fair share of your...
What should you put in your parenting plan during a divorce?
When you undergo a divorce in California, you'll need to come up with a parenting plan for your children. A parenting plan is a general name given to the overall custody agreement between the parents. While most people think that custody agreements solely have to do...
The types of child custody in California
When a married couple decides that they want to undergo a divorce, child custody is a common topic that is addressed by the family law judge. California is one state that has two main types of custody orders that a judge can enact. These include legal child custody...