Divorce almost always changes the structure of the family, but this doesn’t mean parenting responsibilities just end. Making sure you stay as involved as possible for the sake of your children is super important. Luckily, California law encourages frequent and consistent contact with both parents as long as it’s in the best interest of the…
Domestic violence cases are among the most serious and impactful issues during a divorce case. Even if violence was never proven, but allegations are still present, this can drastically impact custody battles and parenting time along with the divorce outcome. This is because the court prioritizes safety over everything. When children are involved, they are…
Divorce is a draining and usually lengthy process. It’s normal to feel heightened levels of stress when dealing with the conflict that comes with it, which is why mediation might be the right choice for you. The concept of mediation is the process of handling issues happening during the divorce collaboratively with your spouse. For…
California is a community property state, which means that when assets and debts are divided between spouses during a divorce, it’s done differently than in other states. Men often misread these specific rules which causes them to make mistakes throughout the divorce that can be detrimental long-term. Community property is generally any assets that have…
Retirement accounts are one of the most significant assets in a marriage. Many men don’t often realize that these types of accounts can be divided, even if just one spouse contributed. California has community property laws that play major roles in deciding how much each spouse receives during the divorce. Ultimately, many men view retirement…
Why Fathers Need to Protect Their Rights Early As a man, it’s common to fear losing time or decision-making power when it comes to your children during a divorce. While California is a gender-neutral state, fathers still need to be proactive when it comes to ensuring their rights as parents are untouched. A San Diego…
Divorce is such an emotionally draining process, and because of this it’s so easy to make spur of the moment decisions that may end up hurting you in the long run. This why being as strategic as you can is so important. Many men weaken their cases unintentionally by reacting on emotion or overlooking key…
Valentine’s Day can be an especially difficult time immediately after a divorce. It’s completely normal to experience feeling lonely or depressed. Trying to balance being newly single along with the uncertainty of fatherhood can be stressful beyond belief. Even if you’re going through all of these emotions, this can also be the ideal time to…
The divorce process can be long and draining for everyone involved. As a man, it’s important to be aware of as much information as possible to be successful in your case. California specifically can have some complicated protocols when it comes to the divorce process so it’s even more essential that you learn as much…