If you are going through a divorce after 50, you are probably hearing a lot of misinformation. Some of this may come from people who mean well. But the wrong information can lead to bad decisions, emotionally and financially. Below are five myths worth clearing up to...
Month: September 2025
5 ways establishing paternity protects a father-child bond
California law automatically recognizes a mother as a parent of the child, but what about the father? There are legal pathways for an unmarried father to secure his parental rights through the process of establishing paternity. Establishing parentage may be complex,...
6 financial red flags to look out for during a divorce
Divorce often clouds judgment with intense emotion. You need a clear head to protect your bank account and your future. California community property laws dictate how spouses divide their shared lives. Missing a financial red flag today often leads to decades of...
Why gray divorces are on the rise: Trends and statistics
"Gray divorce" describes the separation of spouses aged 50 and older, often after decades of marriage. This trend stands out because the divorce rate for adults in this age group has roughly doubled since the 1990s, even as overall divorce rates have decreased. The...
How can you maintain a healthy relationship with your child during a custody battle?
A custody battle can be emotionally challenging for both parents and children. While the process may be overwhelming, prioritizing your child’s emotional well-being is essential. Below are eight strategies to help maintain a strong, healthy relationship with your...
Weighing divorce? Why legal separation might be a better fit
If you're seriously considering divorce but something's holding you back, legal separation might offer a better way forward, at least for now. It lets you create legal boundaries around custody, support and property without fully ending the marriage. Depending on what...
How is cryptocurrency split in divorce?
Property division is often the most complicated aspects of a California divorce. Today, cryptocurrency may be part of your asset division, potentially making asset division even more complex. Investing in cryptocurrency has become popular in recent years. There are...
What should you do with assets of sentimental value in divorce?
There are a lot of financial issues to address in your divorce, including the division of personal property and bank and investment accounts, as well as the payment of spousal support. And in California, you may not feel like you have a lot of control over the...
How to handle parental alienation in your custody case
There’s usually a lot of evidence to work with in a contested custody dispute. Your child might have negative reactions to visitation with the other parent, there may be allegations of the child’s exposure to parental drug use or domestic violence, or there could be...
Four issues to address in a California gray divorce
Getting divorced is rarely easy. It can be even more complicated if you’re marriage has lasted a significant period of time or if you’re older in life. Divorces involving those age 55 and older, often called gray divorces, present unique challenges that you have to be...
