What to do with the marital home during a divorce

A marital home can be the most difficult asset to divide when spouses divorce in California. Not only is it typically the most expensive asset people have, but it can carry great emotional value as well. As such, parties can struggle when it comes to deciding what should happen to the house in a divorce. Below, we examine three possible … Read More

Mistakes to avoid during trial or legal separations

Marriages are highly complex relationships. And as people and circumstances change, so does the marriage. This means that there is a lot of room between happily married and divorced. Many people decide to separate at some point, either on a trial or legal basis. In these situations, it can be important to avoid some common missteps that could jeopardize the next chapter, … Read More

Should you tell your kids more about your divorce?

It’s natural for parents to want to shield their children from the difficult details of divorce. Moms and Dads don’t want their kids to see more fighting or personal shortcomings, and many parents think that by keeping information from them, they are protecting them from hurtful situations. However, once children reach a certain age, being in the dark about their … Read More

How co-parents can get ready for college

In the coming weeks, kids all across California will be saying goodbye to parents and heading off to college. As much as kids may be looking forward to this next chapter, it can be hard on their parents. This transition can be especially tough for recently-divorced parents who may still be adjusting to life after divorce. To make this difficult … Read More

Why (and how) you should protect your digital data during divorce

Spouses often share just about everything. This sharing can make things easier during the marriage, but it can cause complications when two people divorce. This can be especially true when it comes to digital sharing. In fact, sharing digital data (including email passwords, social media accounts, cloud storage and even music) and access with your partner could actually work against … Read More

4 items parents should bring when traveling alone with a child

Even though a vacation might sound like an opportunity to relax and have fun, any parent knows that it can be stressful to prepare for one. This is especially true if you are a single or co-parent traveling with your child. Not only can it be more difficult to manage the logistics of being the only parent, it can also … Read More