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Many married couples will commingle – or mix together – all of their finances. They will open a joint bank account where they get direct deposit for their paychecks. They will pay the bills out of this account and use it to keep things like bonuses, gifts, money that...
As a family unit, you likely made crucial decisions involving your children together with your spouse. When you go separate ways after divorce, which parent retains the power to decide pertinent matters affecting the children, such as medical procedures? Do you still...
Divorce can be a challenging process, even for those who have gone through it before. You may discover new realities that may affect your life significantly. For this reason, you should be prepared when you realize you may be headed for a divorce. Here is how you can...
Post-divorce relationships can range from peaceful to contentious. Seeing a spouse in public following a marital dissolution can also be awkward. Others carrying strong emotional attachments find themselves reliving the pain of the relationship ending. Far too many...
You may think that you automatically have to sell your home when you get divorced. After all, you know that you and your spouse are supposed to split up the assets that you own. It seems like the only way to “divide” a home is to sell the home and then divide the...
In divorce cases, parents who are splitting up will have to determine where the child is going to live. If they cannot come to an agreement, the court can help make a ruling. This is known as physical custody. One thing that couples will sometimes worry about is that...
Children have a lot to cope with during a divorce. The last thing they need is for their parents to always argue and fight. It’s up to you and your ex to come to terms with the new relationship you have so you can ensure you’re doing what’s best for the children....
It’s not uncommon for a married couple to rely more heavily on one spouse’s income than the other’s. One spouse might have a high-paying occupation that can fund a very comfortable lifestyle. Meanwhile, the other may contribute to the family by caring for the children...
Divorce is perhaps one of the most stressful things to go through in life. Spouses can choose to go their separate ways for different reasons, including money. Finances play a significant part in marriage, and accordingly, can cause its dissolution. Here are four ways...
California is a community property state. This means that if you’re filing for divorce in California, you’ll need to divide the value of all of your community property 50/50 with your spouse. Virtually all of the assets you’ve acquired since you got married will be...