If you are involved in a full-fledged litigated divorce case, you may be subjected to a deposition by the opposing counsel. This can be a nerve-wracking, anxious time for many, since the opposing counsel will often ask uncomfortable questions. The proper purpose of a deposition is to gather background and evidence to help the lawyers [...]
I can’t believe that we are already thinking about and preparing for the summer! This year has flown by quickly. Arranging child care for the summer, planning summer vacations, juggling camp schedules, and working out a schedule that works for both ex-spouses can be somewhat overwhelming for many parents. Divorced parents who focus on co-parenting [...]
How a couple communicates is one of the most important aspects of a marriage. Likewise, how a couple argues, or fights, can destroy a marriage, if negative patterns of arguing are continually used. Dr. John Gottman is a world renowned marriage and relationship researcher who says there are four negative patterns that are common when [...]
If you are divorced or in the process of a divorce, you probably already know that regardless of how amicable your divorce is, your kids will have a hard time with it. A divided family, the stress of two homes, and the new routines that come with now having two homes can be very hard [...]
Divorce can be a financially draining event, and many people have a difficult time financially after divorce. Recent studies have shown that women are now faring better financially after a divorce, primarily because more women are now working outside the home and the male/female income gap has continued to narrow. Meanwhile, divorcing men may be [...]
The difficult economy we have faced for the last several years has hit California very hard. Though unemployment is falling, it is still hovering just below 11%. The high unemployment rate has forced many parents to consider moving, many times out of state, in order to continue supporting their families. Divorce parents who are contemplating [...]
Consumer debt in the United States today is a big issue. The number is actually staggering — total U.S. consumer debt, as of December 2011 is $2.5 trillion (Source: Federal Reserve’s G.19 report on consumer credit, released February 2012). Average credit card debt per household with credit card debt is $15,956. Almost all American families [...]
Being in a strong, positive, intimate relationship has many benefits to your health, happiness, and well-being. However, research shows those benefits can be quickly erased by a bad break-up, divorce, or death of a spouse. The end of a marriage can be devastating for health, says Debra Umberson, a sociologist at the University of Texas. [...]
Many decisions need to be made during a divorce, and it can be somewhat overwhelming. The last thing couples are usually thinking about is taxes. However, there are tax implications from a divorce, and you’ll need to make sure you understand the basics and work with a qualified accountant or CPA who can provide guidance [...]
There are many technical terms you might run across during the divorce process, but there are four specific words that often confuse and sometimes mystify people: Qualified Domestic Relations Order (also known as QDRO). In simple terms, a Qualified Domestic Relations details how a couple’s retirement assets will be split in the wake of a [...]
