Author: Candice Saadian Costa
The Gottman Institute, headed by the highly influential psychotherapists Drs. John and Julie Schwartz-Gottman, provides practical, research-based tools to strengthen romantic relationships. The Gottman Method is a valued training method. Gottman certified mental health...
What are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders? Many people think restraining orders are only relevant in situations where people are trying to protect themselves from harassment or violence from another person. Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders,...
What are Co-Parenting and Nesting? Co-parenting is when both parents participate in raising their children. Nesting refers to a custodial arrangement for children that allows the kids to remain living in one home, and...
Legal Separation is another option other than divorce in California.
Child custody refers to the legal relationship between a parent or guardian and a child in that person’s care. Child custody determines who a child physically lives with and whether a parent or guardian...
What is a California Prenuptial Agreement, also known as a “Prenup”? Prenuptial Agreements (or Prenups) are legal contracts signed between two people before they enter into a legal marriage. A Prenuptial Agreement can provide...
Community Property is a type of joint ownership of assets between married couples. Generally, if you live in a community property state, spouses equally own all property acquired during marriage. In addition, half of...