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Mediation can be a very effective method of agreeing on child custody arrangements during the divorce process. In a study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, researchers found divorced parents who engaged in mediation, rather than litigation, for custody disputes had increased involvement in various aspects of their children’s lives. Even 12 ...

Baby boomers have been attributed to various cultural shifts throughout history, such as counterculture and consumerism. Driving a phenomenon known as “gray divorce,” which refers to couples deciding to end their marriage in middle age or beyond, often after being together for many years. Research published in the Journals of Gerontology in September 2022 reveals ...

Understanding community property laws in California is key to protecting businesses during a divorce. In the Golden State, these laws regard all assets acquired during the marriage as joint or “community” property. This includes the growth and profit of a business started or run during the marriage. However, it’s not a simple fifty-fifty split. Factors ...

When parents decide to relocate with their children after divorce, they must abide by specific laws in California. The relocating parent typically needs to provide the other parent with written notice of the planned move. The amount of notice required can depend on various factors, including the distance of the relocation. It’s also crucial to ...

Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a financial provision made from one spouse to the other after a divorce. The purpose of spousal support is to limit the economic effects of a divorce by providing a continued income to a spouse who is either unemployed or earning significantly less than the other. The idea ...

Some professional partnerships turn into love stories (all of those long days at the office can spark a romance, like it did for Bill and Melinda Gates) or when building a life together, a married couple might apply their combined professional skills to a business, like Beyonce and Jay-Z in the music industry or Tom ...

Hollywood break-ups usually make the headlines, with the especially nasty divorce disputes making up the most popular clickbait. When a famous couple splits amicably – like Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, who went through mediation and still live on the same property – it’s not as exciting in terms of Hollywood gossip, but definitely a ...

There is a saying that we only have 18 summers with our children before they launch into adulthood. While making plans for campfires and s’mores and signing up for summer camp can evoke extreme parental joy, things can become more complex when it requires consulting with an ex.  The following are some helpful tips to ...

When it comes to planning for the future, it is important to understand the importance of creating a comprehensive estate plan. An estate plan should provide peace of mind to individuals and their families, ensuring that their wishes are honored and that their assets are protected. Estate planning goes beyond just having a will; it ...