Settling on a place to live during a divorce and afterwards can be a difficult decision for some California residents who are ending their marriage. The usual options include remaining in the current home, renting a home or purchasing a new place. There are multiple factors to consider before making a final decision about where to live.
Divorce and a place to live
How quasi-community property ownership affects divorces
As you may have learned if you filed for divorce, the community property laws of California (and a handful of other states) can seriously impact the final settlement you receive to start your new life unencumbered.
Navigating shared parenting in child custody cases
When California parents of young children go through a divorce, the primary concern is often how to handle child custody. There are many commonly held perceptions about shared parenting and its effect on children that can undermine positive efforts to achieve a workable custody schedule. While decisions about custody are generally framed as being in the best interests of the child, the phrase can be vague and unclear.
Collaboration leads to healther divorce outcomes
California parents headed for divorce court may be able to avoid an ugly fight if both parties are focused and make use of available resources. In the middle of a painful divorce, there could be temptation to extract revenge through the legal system, but doing so often puts children in the middle of a dispute between the two people they love the most. No divorce is pleasant, but keeping focus on the children involved will generally improve the actions and decisions of the parents during even the most unpleasant breakups. Learning to work together with the goal of child welfare allows parents to get past the hurt and work toward a common goal.
Income tax implications following a divorce
The end of a marriage can come with major emotional and practical difficulties for California couples. However, the financial impacts can be some of the most important. For example, filing income taxes can be much different following a divorce.
