A Disneyland parent refers to someone who wants only to do the fun bits of parenting. It typically happens after the parents separate. If your ex tends toward this parenting style, it could soon become tiring if they leave all the other parenting duties to you. You...

Family Law
Should you delay your divorce?
If you’ve decided to divorce after a landmark event, such as finding your spouse cheating on you, you may want to get free of them as soon as possible. That is understandable, yet before you go barreling ahead, consider why it might pay to slow down. Rushing can lead...
3 ways spouses hide assets
When splitting property in a divorce, some people can become sneaky. They no longer care about preserving trust with the person they are divorcing and look for ways to hide assets from them. Here are some of the ways people do this: They transfer assets to friends or...
How to tell your kids you are divorcing
What you tell your children about your upcoming divorce will depend largely on how old they are. If you have grown up and left home, they can probably cope with a bit more reality than if they are in kindergarten. Regardless of that, there are a few rules that apply...
Tips to help you cope with a California divorce
Divorce is emotional and stressful and may turn your life upside down. While there are many legal issues you must deal with, it’s also important that you take care of yourself. If you have children, this is even more important. Due to the impact that divorce can have...
Should you tell your child’s teacher about your divorce?
If you and your spouse are getting divorced, you've likely talked to your child about it. You may have talked to other family members or close friends. It's good to have a support system. But how far does that net have to reach? For instance, should you tell your...
If your ex won’t pay, can you deny visitation?
In the divorce, you got primary custody of the children, but your ex got visitation rights. This means that the children go over to spend time with them, and they sometimes even come to your house to see the kids. On the other side, your ex was also ordered to pay...
Is your husband seeking alimony? You’re not alone
It’s been estimated that nearly one in three married women earn more than their husbands. With women outnumbering men in college and getting into formerly “male” professions, this number is only expected to grow. One study found that these women are 50% more likely to...
Should you actually fight over the house in a divorce?
Many couples who decide to get divorced can't decide what to do with the home. The easiest solution is to sell the home and divide the earnings, but they may both want to keep the house. This can result in long legal battles as they try to determine what needs to be...
Agreeing on expectations for the babysitter after divorce
If you share custody of your children, you’ll want to spend as much of your allocated parenting time with them as possible. However, you’ll probably still need a babysitter from time to time. If one or both of you is moving to another part of the city, your current...