Posts Tagged ‘court order’

When One Parent Isn’t Abiding by the Order for Visitation Time

It’s everyone’s worst fear: They miss out on time with their child. Sometimes, depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be denied time with your child by the court itself, especially in places where abuse or abandonment have taken place. If the courts believe that you or another parent have acted unsafely and… Continue reading →

Can a Spousal Support Order be Changed in California?

You may think that a spousal support order is final when one has been granted to you – however, a change in circumstances can call for a change in your order as well. There are many reasons why you may need to modify alimony from either ends. Here are some of the most common reasons:… Continue reading →

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Automatic Temporary Restraining Order Answers and Prevention

When you say the words “restraining order,” you may automatically think of abuse, threats, or other personal and negative matters. However, not all restraining orders are seen in a negative light. Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (also known as ATROs), are used in divorce cases to ensure a specific amount of respect between divorcing spouses. You… Continue reading →

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Spousal Support, Factors Considered by a Judge.

When you are going through a divorce, one of the things that becomes the most apparent is the change in financial stability, not only are you going to be downsized half your income, the challenging part is transitioning and adapting. Are you unsure if you can obtain spousal support? How is that determined and what… Continue reading →

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How can I get my ex to move out?

Help!  I signed my divorce papers almost a month ago and my ex refuses to move out of the house – even though the judge told him to do so. I am ready to move on with my life but it’s impossible to do so when he’s still here.  How do I get him out?… Continue reading →

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Modifications

Modification issues for child support, visitation and spousal support often arise after the couple is divorced. When the custodial parent asks for a child support modification, he or she must show that the child’s needs cannot be adequately met based on the support currently being received.  If the non-custodial parent is seeking a downward modification,… Continue reading →

A father’s rights

Are you in a situation where you are not sure you are the father of a newborn child?  Do you want to exercise your own legal paternity rights?  If this is your case, DNA testing and a court order is what you need. Depending on whether or not the child’s mother will allow you to… Continue reading →

Child support issues

What do you do if your former spouse is ordered to pay child support and he or she refuses to do so. If this happens to you, the person owing the support may be held in contempt of the court order and sent to jail until the support is paid.  In addition, a money judgment… Continue reading →

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Are you charged with contempt of court?

When an individual is charged with contempt of court in Family court it is because he or she failed to obey an order issued by that court pertaining to child custody, child support or spousal support. California Penal Code 166 refers to any behavior that is disrespectful to the court process.  Besides failing to obey… Continue reading →

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