Updated on January 16, 2024 Watts Charges and Watts Credits are used in California divorce proceedings. Derived from a 1985 case, they refer to financial adjustments related to the use of community property after separation but before finalizing the divorce. These...
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What Should Be Your Exit Plan Before Divorcing Your Spouse?
Are you contemplating to end your marriage and leave your spouse for good? If so, it is imperative for you to have a proper exit plan in place. Over 50 percent of the marriages are known to lead to divorces. What is even more shocking is that in most of these cases...
How To Reconcile Your Marriage After A Separation
You could be separated from your spouse for several months or years. But finally, the time has come to get back together once again. It is likely that you did not even hope that such a day will come in your life. Both of you have learned ways of effective...
Dealing With Abuse During Marriage
A couple goes through several ups and downs in their relationship when a marriage becomes rocky and is a troubled one. Contrary to what many people would like to believe, some key causes of divorces are infidelity, domestic violence, and emotional or physical...
What Are The Common Causes of Conflict in a Marriage?
All marriages go through conflicts and so you will be hardly surprised when you go through the following sources of discord between you and your spouse. After going through them, you need to consider the ones that are applicable for you and your partner. Children...
Why Do Some People Remarry Their Ex-Spouse After Divorce?
Sometimes, spouses cannot save their marriage for different reasons and eventually split up and divorce. However, sometimes such couples meet each other years later and find that they still have feelings and a spark for each other, and even contemplate remarrying...
How To Reconcile After Filing For Divorce
You have already signed the settlement documents but a part of you all of a sudden feels that you should not have finalized your divorce. Hence, you are anxious to know ways of reconciling your marriage. In case you feel that the issues in the marriage can be...
How to Deal With Not Seeing Your Kids Every Day After The Divorce is Over
Spending time away from one’s kids can really be devastating for a parent. It is a natural desire for parents to be in the company of their kids every day. Parents expect to dine with their little ones, to tell bed time stories before putting them into their beds and...
Should You File Taxes Separately or Jointly During Divorce?
In case your divorce is not yet finalized, you could file joint return if you remain married at the end of a tax year or as of December 31. Both husband and wife must provide consent to this filing. If there is no consent and you are still married, then your options...
Do’s And Don’ts of Dealing With Abused Children Of Divorced Parents
More than often, children end up becoming victims of divorce. And sometimes, they are the reason why parents get divorced. The latter is common during child abuse cases. Child abuse includes physical, psychological and sexual harm inflicted on the child. Child neglect...