California parents who are no longer together will have to create a parenting schedule that can help their child get accustomed to their new reality. Allocating the responsibilities of child custody is an important part of developing an efficient parenting schedule,...
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Getting a divorce can reduce satisfaction with life
California couples who are preparing for divorce may already be aware that the process can have an impact on their finances moving forward. What they may not know, however, is that going through a divorce may actually be bad for their health. According to a study...
How does divorce affect your credit score?
When it comes to divorce, most couples focus on the impact it has on their children, location of residence and income. This perspective makes sense considering these are immediate, life-changing consequences of splitting up a marriage. However, other effects are just...
Filing for bankruptcy early on can help avoid difficulties
Bankruptcy can offer a life-changing escape and debt relief opportunity to people in California struggling with crushing debt. While the opportunities presented by filing for bankruptcy can be substantial, people are often hesitant to commit to filing. There are a...
A parent’s disability can lead to child support changes
A California parent may face some unexpected challenges if they are hit with a sudden disability due to an accident, injury or another cause. Families that rely on child support payments may also face significant challenges if the noncustodial parent is no longer able...
Restrictions to expect when divorces are filed
People who file for divorce in California are often taken by surprise when the courts issue multiple restrictions against them and their spouses. These restrictions are placed on both spouses to prevent them from causing different types of harm to the other while the...
Child support payments and being unemployed
Parents in California who have to pay child support may be concerned if they become unemployed. They should be aware that the obligation to submit child support does not end if they are no longer working and that any unemployment benefits they receive can be affected...
What prenuptial agreements can do for couples
When California couples start considering marriage, they may think about whether they should get a prenuptial agreement. While many believe that prenuptial agreements are for those who are wealthy, prenups can also protect those who are still building their wealth....
Modifying a child support order in California
When a California couple divorces with minor children in the picture, the court will issue a child support order as part of the final divorce decree. The court determines child support based on statutory guidelines and its own assessment of the family's...
How to protect a child’s college savings during a divorce
Saving up for college for one or more children requires a lot of saving. Tuition and expenses at private schools now average nearly $50,000 per year, and public institutions in California still cost about $20,000 annually. Over the course of four years or longer, this...
