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An individual retirement account (IRA) could provide a decent nest egg for someone's older years. Early withdrawals of IRA money would diminish the account holder's savings, and many responsible investors avoid prematurely depleting their funds. Someone who runs into...
Divorce comes with many financial concerns, and spouses who pay close attention to their financial situation could save themselves from fiscal troubles during and after the proceedings. California spouses might find it necessary to focus on "money matters" to come out...
Many California residents are single parents who share custody of their children. Because many struggle financially, they receive public assistance. However, it’s fair to wonder what might happen to that assistance if you have shared custody with your ex. What happens...
Grandparents in California have certain legal rights to their grandchildren. When there is a split in the family due to divorce or a breakup between unwed parents, grandparents might have to request visitation. It’s important to know the rights grandparents have and...
Judges in California and around the country order noncustodial parents to pay child support to ensure that their children receive adequate care and do not become burdens on the state. The amount they are required to pay is based on income, and it can be modified from...
One conflict California couples headed towards a divorce might not anticipate is having to decide what to do with their frozen embryos. But with IVF being a common route to parenthood for many couples, when these couples decide to go their separate way, they might...
If you're going through a divorce in California, this situation can become more difficult with children in the picture. In most cases, divorced parents decide to live reasonably close to one another. But what happens if one parent wants to move out of California with...
Marriages may break up for many reasons, and infidelity ranks among the top causes. Unlike other reasons, such as drifting apart over the years, adultery could create enormous pain and hardship that lingers long after the marriage dissolves. Some people feel...
A divorce is never stress-free, but certain processes can make it easier in California. Collaborative divorce is one of the best options for spouses who want a quicker, low-conflict separation. If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, you may want to know how...
Divorce proceedings and other family law legal issues could make someone's life incredibly stressful. And are there proceedings more anxiety-inducing than child custody hearings in California? The answer might be debatable, and some parents undergo more stress than...
