When one spouse earns more money than the other, the higher-earning spouse may have to pay the lesser-earning spouse alimony or spousal support if the couple gets divorced. The purpose of alimony is to provide a spouse that may have been dependent on their spouse’s...
You and your ex have been following the terms of your child custody order since it was signed into effect by the judge handling your divorce. However, now you find yourself facing circumstances that may require you to make changes to your existing custody arrangement....
In 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the nation, although it had already been legalized in California earlier. However, with same-sex marriage comes same-sex divorce. Same-sex couples seeking a divorce face unique legal issues that other...
There are a lot of considerations that need to be made when California parents go through divorce. Many of those considerations concern their shared children and how those children will be raised after the parents’ relationship ends. The parents may discuss many...
There are many reasons why a Riverside area couple seeks out a divorce. They may feel like they have grown apart, they may no longer get along and are constantly arguing, they may have had a physical affair, and sometimes an emotional affair has occurred. While some...
Getting a divorce when there are children involved can be complicated. Many parents want their children with them as much as possible and are reluctant to share time with the other parent. However, research has shown that children typically benefit from the...
January is the time of new year's resolutions. Maybe it is sober January or going to the gym. Maybe there are professional goals to work toward. But, the first month of the year also signals a surge in calls about getting divorced. While there are months with higher...
Marriages involve many challenges and rewards. While the balance can change daily, the benefits should outweigh the shortfalls. So, it is healthy to do a check-in every once in a while to make sure that your marriage remains in the plus column. Seven questions to ask...
Since the Supreme Court decision legalizing marriage across the United States has gone into effect, hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples have been married. But just like heterosexual couples, not all marriages last forever. When a same-sex couple in California...
One of the notable trends during the pandemic is that newer marriages are more likely to end in divorce. While the specifics of each relationship are different, researchers generally found the pressure of living on top of each pushed the newer couples to call it...