Redding Family Law Blog
Five tips for newly blended families
Divorce is hard on kids. There’s no way to sugar coat it – breaking the news to them is almost always an emotionally heavy event. If you’re planning to co-parent, there is an additional likelihood that you and your ex-spouse will eventually re-marry, meaning you’ll...
How will an out-of-state move affect custody?
Divorce certainly complicates parenting. Even a reasonable custody arrangement won’t necessarily last forever. One common factor that often necessitates reconsidering a parenting plan is a potential move. What if one co-parent gets a new, better job in another state?...
4 financial challenges of divorce after age 50
Divorces for couples over the age of 50, also known as gray divorces, have grown significantly in the past three decades. In the 1990s, 10% of older couples filed for divorce, while today, one out of every four choose to end their marriage. Divorce is emotionally...
Five tips on successful co-parenting after divorce
Raising a child can be stressful enough, yet having to do so in the wake of a divorce can be even harder. Still, some priorities do not change even after divorce — it is important that parents continue to provide a healthy and loving environment for their children....
Five factors that will determine spousal support payments
Spousal support, also known as alimony, provides financial consistency for ex-spouses following a divorce. If one spouse was the primary wage earner and the other spouse stayed home (or worked part-time) for several years, there will be a lopsided income base when the...
Economist looks at financial impact – and more – of divorce
The wrapping paper is gone, along with the holiday lights, bows and ornaments. For many in Redding, the end of the holiday season means it is time to move on an even bigger challenge: filing for divorce. January is often referred to as “divorce month” because filings...
How to talk to the kids about divorce
Divorce can be hard. When couples split after creating a life and family together, it can cause hardship and trauma for everyone involved. Alongside figuring out how to divide their possessions, couples may also have to break the news to the kids. Understandably,...
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