7 Tips on Sending Your Child Back to School When You’re Divorced
Back-to-school month can be stressful for both children and their parents. The stress levels involved can be much higher for divorced parents. Even if your relationship with your former spouse is strained, however, it's possible to work together. How well you manage to work together can affect your child's success
Getting A Divorce in California? Save Money with Divorce Mediation Instead of a Contested Divorce
Getting a divorce can be emotionally wrenching. Unfortunately, many divorces come with legal wrangling, financial difficulties, and attorneys' fees. It's no surprise, then, that divorces often end up wiping out the assets in a marriage, and locking up future earnings, as well. Fortunately, there's an alternative. If you believe that you
Four Mistakes to Avoid in a High Net Worth Orange County Divorce
The most complex divorce cases involve high net worth couples. They tend to have a sizeable financial portfolio above $1 million or more in cash, property, and investment accounts. This scenario makes the division of assets in a high net worth divorce complicated. From grabby exes to California statutes, several reasons
How are benefits divided for divorcing service members?
On behalf of Pedrick Law Group, APC posted in military divorce on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Marriage and military careers are often difficult to mix, as the dual demands of a spouse and the service can cause stress and occasional chaos. Children also may suffer the disagreements of spouses who rely
Three ways to help kids get used to shared custody
On behalf of Pedrick Law Group, APC on Friday, February 22, 2019. Children often benefit from maintaining a healthy relationship with both parents, which is why shared custody is becoming the most commonly awarded custody option. However, sometimes children do not see the benefit right away. Sometimes children struggle with the changes that
Inherited IRAs give divorce judges new ground to cove
On behalf of Pedrick Law Group, APC posted in property division on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Marriage is often a complicated arrangement. Although the basis of marriage should be love, many practical considerations enter into a legal contract. Nothing proves the complexity of marriage more than the difficulties that many people encounter when they are
Is it difficult to relocate with a child after divorce?
On behalf of Pedrick Law Group, APC on Thursday, March 7, 2019. A divorce is difficult for children, but it is also difficult for parents. Once a custodial parent has been determined and a custody schedule has been established, the key for both parents and children is to maintain consistency. However, job opportunities and
What custody type ensures my role as parent?
On behalf of Pedrick Law Group, APC posted in child custody on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Raising a child is a serious and complicated business, especially for parents managing for the first time. Relationships between adults are also difficult, and the combination of separate parents raising a child can be very
Protecting a business from divorce is a touchy subject
On behalf of Pedrick Law Group, APC posted in divorce & family business on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. People with a lot of assets in their name may not think of a prenuptial agreement or other protections in the case of divorce. But business owners almost always think of what could
Waiting to divorce may not have the effects people want
On behalf of Pedrick Law Group, APC posted in divorce on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Divorce is never an easy subject to approach, even for two adults with mature respect for each other. It is certainly not easier with children. On top of the concrete arrangements for custody and support, communicating