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  • 2025
    • January
      • How Divorce Can Affect Your Inheritance
      • Why Is January a Popular Month for Divorce?
  • 2024
    • December
      • Do I Have to Disclose Crypto Assets in Bankruptcy?
      • Can I Give Away Property During Bankruptcy?
    • November
      • Co-Parenting Tips for the Holidays
      • Common Myths About Spousal Support in California
    • October
      • How Is Spousal Support Calculated in California?
      • What Are My Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
    • September
      • How Does Child Custody Work in a Contested Divorce?
      • Can You Discharge Tax Debts in Bankruptcy?
    • August
      • Can I Get Evicted During Bankruptcy?
      • When Can I Modify Child Support in California?
    • July
      • Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable in California?
      • How Will Bankruptcy Affect My Credit Score?
    • June
      • Can My Creditors Contact Me During Bankruptcy?
      • The Duration of Child Support in California
    • May
      • What Is a Reaffirmation Agreement in Chapter 7?
      • What Is Guardianship in California?
    • April
      • What Are Priority Debts in Bankruptcy?
      • Does Child Support Debt Ever Go Away?
    • March
      • Will I Lose Everything in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
      • Is Getting a Prenup a Setup for Divorce?
    • February
      • Should I File for Joint Bankruptcy with My Spouse?
      • How Wasteful Dissipation Can Affect Your Divorce
    • January
      • What Happens if a Parent Refuses to Pay Child Support in California?
      • What Will Disqualify You from Adopting a Child in California?
  • 2023
    • December
      • How to Prepare Your Home for Your Adopted Child
      • How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
    • September
      • Is It Better to Settle a Divorce Out of Court or Go to Trial?
      • Dealing with Parental Alienation in Custody Disputes
      • How Do I Dismiss a Divorce Petition in California?
    • August
      • Why Do Older Couples Get Divorced?
      • How Can Separate Property Become Community Property in California?
      • The Impact of Substance Abuse on Child Custody in California
    • July
      • How Do I Become a Child's Guardian in California?
      • How Do I Protect My Child During a Divorce in California?
      • Guardianship vs. Custody: Key Differences and Considerations
    • June
      • Understanding the Duration of Child Support in California: A Comprehensive Guide
      • How Do I Change My Name After I Get Divorced in California?
      • How Long Do I Have to Live in California Before I Can File for Divorce?
    • May
      • Can You Fight a Divorce in California?
      • Untangling Millions: How High-Net Worth Couples Can Safeguard Their Assets During Divorce
      • How Do I Safely Leave an Abusive Spouse?
    • April
      • How Do I Help My Kids Cope with My Divorce?
      • How Are Military Benefits Divided in a Divorce in California?
    • March
      • Divorce Tips: How Do I Know When I'm Ready to Date Again?
    • February
      • How Do We Tell Our Kids We're Getting Divorced?
      • How Do Annulments Work in California?
    • January
      • What Are the Benefits of Planning Ahead for a Divorce in California?
      • How Does Divorce Mediation Work in California?
  • 2022
    • December
      • Creating a Path to Safety: How Domestic Violence Victims Can Safely File for Divorce in California
      • What Should I Do if My Spouse Cheats on Me in California?
    • November
      • How Do I Know if I Should Get a Prenuptial Agreement?
      • Co-Parenting Tips: How Close Should Divorced Parents Live to Each Other?
    • October
      • What Are the Most Common Causes of Divorce?
      • How Do Donor-Advised Funds Help with Charitable Giving During Divorce in California?
    • September
      • Why Second Marriages Often End in Divorce
      • Does an Online Relationship Count as Cheating?
    • August
      • What if My Spouse Dies During the Divorce Process?
      • Do Legal Separations Expire in California?
    • July
      • Former Teen Mom Star Amber Portwood Loses Custody of Her Son
      • New Law Provides Jewish Women with a Way to Escape Abusive Marriages
    • June
      • Why It's Important to Establish Paternity in California
      • Can I Legally Move Away with My Child After a Divorce?
    • May
      • Should I Get a Legal Separation or a Divorce?
      • What If My Spouse Denies My Spousal Abuse Claims?
    • April
      • What Should I Do If My Spouse Is Delaying Our Divorce?
      • Should I Get a Divorce If I'm Not Attracted to My Spouse Anymore?
    • March
      • What Happens If My Spouse Doesn't Want a Divorce?
      • How Do I End a Domestic Partnership in California?
    • February
      • Can You Get Divorced Without Going to Court?
      • What Are the Warning Signs of Domestic Violence?
    • January
      • How To Announce Your Divorce
      • Does Divorce Affect Your Job?
  • 2021
    • December
      • How to Stop Debt Collector Harassment
      • Why Withholding Support or Visitation Is a Bad Idea
    • November
      • Why Paternity Is Important for Fathers
      • Considering Distance in Your Parenting Plan
    • October
      • What's the Difference Between Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy in CA?
      • How to Adopt Your Stepchild in California
    • September
      • How Soon After Divorce Can I Start Dating?
      • Using Social Media During Divorce - Dos & Dont's
    • July
      • How Much Alimony Will I Pay in California?
      • What Happens to My Trust During Bankruptcy?
    • June
      • Different Ways to Divorce, What's Right for You?
      • What Are the Different Kinds of Adoption?
    • March
      • How to Report Domestic & Child Abuse in CA
      • Has COVID-19 Increased the Rate of Domestic Violence?
    • February
      • What Factors Do Courts Consider During Custody Cases?
      • Is Adopting Internationally or in America Easier?
    • January
      • What Is a Divorce By Default?
      • Wondering if You Should Change Attorneys? Knowing When to Make the Switch
  • 2020
    • December
      • Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 - What Kind of Bankruptcy is Right for You?
      • COVID-19 & Child Custody: What to Expect Moving Forward
    • November
      • Understanding Social Media & Your Parenting Plan
      • How Businesses Are Divided During a Divorce
    • October
      • Tips for Your High-Asset Divorce
      • What's the Difference Between Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
    • September
      • How to Prepare for a Child Custody Hearing
      • What is a Bankruptcy Trustee?
    • August
      • Grandparents' Rights in California
      • What Happens to a Personal Injury Settlement in a CA Divorce?
    • July
      • Can I File Bankruptcy if I Recently Lost My Job?
      • Rights of Unwed Fathers in California
    • June
      • How Child Support Can Negatively Impact Your Second Marriage
      • Can Spousal Support Be Included in Chapter 7?
    • May
      • How to Help Kids Cope With Divorce
      • Rebuilding Your Financial Health After Bankruptcy!
      • Owe Child Support? You May Not Get a Stimulus Check
    • April
      • Does Remarriage Affect Your Divorce Settlement?
      • Laid Off Due to COVID-19? Bankruptcy Can Help
      • 3 Ways COVID-19 is Impacting Family Law
    • March
      • Does Cheating Affect Alimony?
      • Are IRAs Protected in Bankruptcy?
      • Does the Wealthier Parent Always Win Custody?
    • February
      • Rebuilding Your Credit After Bankruptcy
      • Impact of Unemployment on Child Support
    • January
      • When Does Spousal Support End in California?
      • Seeking Custody of a Child Who is Not Yours in California
  • 2019
    • December
      • Can a Child Support Order Be Changed in California?
      • Can I Get Legally Separated in California?
    • November
      • Can Holiday Debt Be Included in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
      • Tips for Child Custody During the Holidays
    • October
      • Why Not Leave the Kids with My Spouse?
      • When Can a Stepparent Adopt a Stepchild in California?
    • September
      • Move-Away Actions in Fresno, California
    • August
      • Parents: Beware of Moving Out of the Family Home
      • At What Age Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in California
    • July
      • The Bankruptcy Means Test
      • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders & Divorce in San Jose
    • June
      • Which Comes First, Bankruptcy or Divorce?
      • Social Media & Divorce: How to Conduct Yourself Properly
    • May
      • Can Child Support Be Included in Bankruptcy?
      • How Does Adultery Impact Spousal Support in California?
    • April
      • Millennials & Prenups
      • Divorce & Deportation
    • March
      • Balancing Joint Custody & Medical Decisions
      • Assembly Bill 1498: CA's New Child Support Evader Law
    • February
      • AB 2274: Pets Are Family Members, Not Property
      • What Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?
    • January
      • Including an Infidelity Clause in Your Prenuptial Agreement
      • Understanding the Legal Definition of Domestic Violence in California
  • 2018
    • December
      • Positive New Year's Resolutions to Get You Through Your Divorce
      • Balancing the "No Parent" & the "Fun Parent" After Your Divorce
    • November
      • Co-Parenting on Thanksgiving
      • Requesting a Spousal Support Modification
    • October
      • Identifying Domestic Abuse
      • Breaking the Ice: Talking to Your Fiancé about Drafting a Prenup
    • September
      • Spouses Request Accelerated Divorces in Light of the TCJA Deadline
      • What You Need to Know About Stepchild Adoption
    • August
      • Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?
      • Protecting Your Personal Property During a Divorce
    • July
      • 4 Tips for a Happier Divorce
      • 3 Mistakes to Avoid in a High Net Worth Divorce Case
    • June
      • How to Survive Father's Day as a Divorced Dad
      • Life After Bankruptcy
    • May
      • The Pros & Cons of Filing for Joint Bankruptcy
      • Why You Need an Attorney When Filing for Bankruptcy
  • 2017
    • December
      • When Can an Aunt or Uncle Petition for Custody?
    • November
      • Child Support for a Disabled Adult Child
    • September
      • Who Gets the Pet in a Divorce?
    • August
      • Reasons Why a Prenuptial Agreement Might be Invalid
      • How to Choose the Right Divorce Attorney
    • July
      • How Retirement Assets Are Divided in Divorce
      • Dividing the Family Home During Divorce
    • June
      • Tips on Communicating with Your Spouse During Separation
      • Stay off Social Media during Your Divorce
    • May
      • Moving Out During Divorce
      • Signs Your Spouse May Be Hiding Assets in a Divorce
    • April
      • Divorce Preparation Checklist
      • Should You Date Before a Divorce Is Final?
    • March
      • Tips on Surviving Divorce After 50
    • February
      • Common Mistakes Dads Make During Divorce
    • January
      • Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
      • January is Divorce Month
  • 2016
    • September
      • What Rights Do I Have as a Stepparent?
    • July
      • What are the Main Steps in a Divorce Case?
    • May
      • How to Balance Parenting Time & Visitation During the Summer Months
    • April
      • Social Connections to Arnold Law Group, APC
  • 2015
    • December
      • Holiday Child Custody Plans
    • November
      • What Determines the "Best Interests of the Child?"
    • September
      • How to Solve Property Division Issues
    • July
      • Child Custody Issues When a Same-Sex Couple Gets Divorced
      • Will All My Assets Be Lost in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
    • June
      • Signs of Bankruptcy In Your Own Life
    • March
      • Differences Between Contested v. Uncontested Divorce
  • 2014
    • December
      • Talking to Children About Divorce
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