The divorce rate is dropping. In just 2019, a report came out saying that it had recently hit a 40-year low. Clearly, despite all the concerns people voiced in previous generations about the rising divorce rates, the trend has been in the opposite direction. But why...
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3 ways gray divorce can be different than earlier divorces
Divorce is never easy, but certain circumstances can make the process harder for you. Having small children will often make divorce more complex, but waiting until later in life to file doesn't guarantee an easier process. When you are close to or over the age of...
What role can cyberstalking play in a California divorce?
The internet often plays a role in modern divorces. People sometimes discover infidelity on social media when their spouse saves inappropriate chats with another person. Others use the internet to track down crucial financial records so that they can leave behind an...
3 social media mistakes that you can easily avoid during divorce
Many people can't go more than an hour or two without checking their preferred social media platforms or apps. Digital socialization has become a cornerstone of modern relationships and networking. Social media gives you instant contact with friends, old work...
Dividing property with kids: How children influence your divorce settlement
When you have children and are going through a divorce, you need to recognize early on that everything you do has to benefit them and be in their best interests. Your children have property, but that property is technically a parent’s unless it was a gift. In divorce,...
3 tips to help you tell your children you are divorcing
Your divorce decisions will have an enormous effect on your child’s life. Finding the right way to tell them can be challenging. Avoid putting it off too long. They have a right to know their world is about to change. Telling your children about divorce will never be...
5 ways that you can make divorce easier on your young children
When parents divorce, the children often suffer. They may withdraw from relationships, experience depression for the first time or struggle in school. You and your ex can work together to help make your divorce a little bit easier on your children if you prioritize...
How to Split Up Assets During a California Divorce
During a marriage, a couple can amass a significant amount of assets and liabilities. Dividing marital property during divorce can be quite tricky. The division of property is particularly tricky when there are substantial assets involved, like: a family home, rental...
What are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation?
If you are facing an Orange County California divorce and you haven’t considered divorce mediation, take a minute to learn a few basics. Consider what divorce mediation is, how mediation could benefit you, and when it is likely to work. Divorce mediation is the...
Will My Inheritance Be Split 50/50 When I Get Divorced?
Can one spouse claim rights to another spouse’s inheritance during a divorce? In some cases, the inheritance was received during the marriage. In others, the inheritance may have entered the marriage with one spouse and later got mixed in with the couple’s other...