Since about 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, it's likely that a California parent could remarry in the future. In some cases, the parent's new spouse may also have joint or even sole custody of their own children. Transitioning into what the U.S. Census...
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How to help children deal with divorce
People in Orange County who are getting a divorce can take steps to help their children adjust. Speaking to children early on in the process is important, as they will often begin to wonder what is wrong when parents move into separate bedrooms or there are other...
More couples fighting over politics, study says
Some couples in Orange County may find that they are experiencing more conflict since the election of President Donald Trump. A study by Wakefield Research found that one out of 10 couples reported that their relationship had ended over a political disagreement. Among...
The likelihood of a gray divorce
Divorces among older couples have been on the rise in California and the rest of the United States. However, the causes may not be what people may think. Current gray divorce trends show that the risk of divorce is not evenly applied among those who are 50 or older....
The next step when a California custodial parent dies
If minor children should face the death of their custodial parent, there is always a question of who will become their guardian. There may be several relatives considering adoption, or the non-custodial parent may wish to be granted full custody of children under...
Changes in divorce rates since 1990
Baby boomers in Orange County might be more likely to seek divorce than people of a similar age were in 1990. The divorce rate for people 50 and older was about 10 per 1,000 married people in 2015 compared to around 5 per 1,000 married people for the same age group in...
Do not make these mistakes on social media before your divorce
Social media is an important aspect in how you interact with others in today's culture. It is almost second nature to post anything that happens in your life on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. What you may not realize is that what you put out there for your friends to...
When divorce happens before IVF is completed
In-vitro fertilization is an option for couples in Orange County who are having difficulty getting pregnant. The process involves the creation of embryos that are cryogenically stored before they are implanted in the mother's womb. When a couple decides to end their...
How to put the kids first in a divorce
Most people in California and elsewhere believe that the interests of a child should come first in a divorce. However, ego and an individual's own self-interest may not always allow that to happen. Parents who are going through the divorce process may need to create a...
New Year’s resolutions for your new life
The start of a new year is a great time to make changes and start fresh on various resolutions. For those going through divorce, such goals may be more important now than ever. While healthy eating and weight loss can be great ideas at any stage of life, here are a...