When two people agree to get married, the general understanding is that they will remain faithful to one another in mind, body and emotions. This means, in very simple terms, no extramarital "affairs." The term "affairs" here is put in quotation marks because,...
Year: 2018
How to work with your attorney while creating a parenting plan
Divorcing California residents -- who want to devise the best child custody arrangements for themselves and their children -- may want to work with an experienced family law during the divorce process. Here are a few things parents may...
Tips for helping your children through divorce
Parents can become so ensnared in their own emotions relating to their divorce proceedings that they may not notice that their children are suffering too. Here are a few ways that you can stay attentive to your children's needs during and after your divorce process:...
Parents: You’re not the only ones suffering in your divorce
Some parents view their divorces like they're experiencing a "train wreck," and they're the conductors at the center of it all. The stress and emotional mayhem that ensues when parents don't find their emotional centers during their marital breakups can be difficult...
How does a do-it-yourself DNA paternity test work?
In the not-too-distant past, if a father disputed a mother's claim that he was the dad, it was relatively easy for him to sidestep the need to pay child support. In the modern era of DNA testing, however, it's easy for mothers to prove who the father is by asking the...
How to apply for a domestic violence restraining order
It's never easy to hear stories about domestic violence happening in a home. The instinctive human reaction is to protect the individuals being abused. The problem is, if the victims of domestic violence are still trapped in the throes of a complicated love union,...
Track down your spouse’s hidden money during your divorce
Imagine your spouse has been acting strange and shifty the last several months while complaining about not having enough money to pay the bills. Then, your spouse surprises you by filing for divorce. As devastated as you were by the news, you have accepted it as the...
The most important first step before you divorce
The first step of many divorcing spouses is a step right out the front door of their homes. However, before you discuss getting a divorce with your spouse -- and especially before you start packing up your things -- you should consider contacting a reputable family...
When could a parent lose his or her parental rights?
Most parents want to spend as much time as possible with their children, but sometimes a parent's behavior will interfere with the best interests and health of the child. In these circumstances, no matter how much the potentially dangerous parent may wish to see his...
What are the negatives of a prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement can be helpful to spouses who later decide to get a divorce. While most people focus on the potential positives of such an agreement, however, spouses need to consider the potential disadvantages as well before they make the decision to draft...