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How can your ex alienate you from your child?
After a messy divorce, some parents try to use their relationship with their children as weapons against their former partner. According to Healthline, parental alienation occurs when one parent uses different strategies to force a distance between the child and another parent. Here are some signs that your ex may
How may a divorce affect my shared credit card accounts?
California’s community property laws require dividing your marital assets and shared debts during a divorce. As reported by CNBC, if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have joint credit card accounts, you may take steps to protect your credit and your finances. By requesting a copy of your credit report, you
Even young people need estate planning
Many people in California associate estate planning tools like wills and trusts with people at older stages of their lives. However, the reality of the matter is that even a person in their 20s or 30s can benefit from some form of estate planning. At any given time, a person
What should you consider when deciding child support payments?
You may have several conflicting emotions about your soon-to-be-former spouse, but you do not feel conflicted in the slightest about wanting to take care of your shared children. How should you structure child support in your divorce agreement? Forbes offers factors to remember for helping to care for shared children
2 important estate planning steps for new parents
Having an estate plan is beneficial for all California residents, but if you are also a new parent, creating one may be of particular importance. Many young people put off creating estate plans, either because they feel they do not have enough assets to warrant doing so or because they
Do you need a QDRO during your divorce?
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may have some concerns about your financial future. Fortunately, you are likely to end up with roughly an equal share of the marital estate. You may also be eligible for spousal support to help you make ends meet after your divorce.
How California determines the “best interests of the child”
When you and your child’s other parent end your relationship and are unable to agree about custody and parenting time, you may task California’s family court system with coming up with an arrangement for you. When making decisions about child custody, family courts review the same set of factors. However,
Should I put my child’s name on the deed to my home?
Avoiding probate is a noble goal of estate planning, but some gambits are much more trouble than they are worth. Many Americans wonder about the best way to pass down property to their heirs. Often, property is the largest asset that an American owns, and taking care of passing it
Separating property in a California divorce
Going through a divorce is no easy feat. While there are many topics to negotiate, dividing property may be one of the most difficult. You can achieve property division through mediation or through traditional litigation, depending on the circumstances of your case. It is beneficial for divorcing couples to understand
What is a living will?
You may be surprised to learn that a living will, also known as an advance healthcare directive in California, is not really a will at all. A living will is a legal document that is meant to communicate your wishes in certain medical situations where you may not be able
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