If you are going through a divorce, you may be thinking about various options on how you can handle your case. A typical divorce can sometimes be messy. Mediation may not have worked for you if your case has some complicated issues to resolve. Therefore, family arbitration may be one of your best bets. Family… Continue reading →
How is Property Divided in the Event of a Divorce in California?
In many cases, you may be surprised to find that divorcing couples can come to agreements in terms of their property. However, until a judge signs an order, your community property and debts still belong to you and you will have to arrive at the best conclusion on what steps to take. In California, a… Continue reading →
How is Child Support Determined in California?
If you are part of a child support petition, you may wonder what will affect the amount of child support that you must pay or how much you should expect as the receiving parent. California child support is determined under California Family Code Section 4050 in any situation involving support, such as dissolutions, paternity, and… Continue reading →
Issues in Divorce Cases Involving High Assets
Recently, we heard of Johnny Depp’s high-asset divorce proceedings in the news and the many complications that have come to light. Johnny Depp has been building an extremely expensive art collection that includes the art of many famous artists around the world. When a divorce was announced to the public, Depp quickly put up pieces… Continue reading →
Custody When One Parent is Physically Ill
A few years ago, a case made the news because a young mother with Stage 4 Breast Cancer lost primary custody of her daughter and son to an estranged husband due to her diagnosis. The case became a big deal because people questioned whether or not a parent should have to lose custody of their… Continue reading →
Food Safety Tips on Halloween
Tonight is Halloween night and many kids are either out trick-or-treating or relaxing at home with their families. A night of fun, however, can turn into something devastating when food allergies and choking occurs. This is why you should understand some brief Halloween food safety tips to keep you safe this fun October night. 1.)… Continue reading →
Tips for Planning Holidays for Divorced Parents
If you are a newly divorced parent, you may have questions about how holidays work in regards to your children. Luckily, we can help you gain a better understanding of these delicate custody matters that are crucial to your family. Here are some useful FAQs to help you along the way. Holiday Parenting FAQs What… Continue reading →
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in California
In California, if you are dealing with a domestic violence case and wish to obtain custody of your child after an event, there are many agencies that are able to provide you with legal help. After you have been involved in a domestic violence case, you may feel scared or uncertain of what will happen… Continue reading →
Forming a Domestic Partnership in California
Being involved in a domestic partnership is much like being married, and will apply to those who are un-married but live together. Today, many domestic partnerships are formed by same-sex individuals who live in a state that banned same-sex marriage. In California, domestic partners receive the same benefits and protections as married couples, even though… Continue reading →
How to Apply for Visitation Rights
If you are a non-custodial parent, you want to be able to spend time with your child, which is why visitation rights are of utmost importance. Visitation rights specifically grant you the right to take physical custody of the child for a specific, regular period of time every week or month. In many cases, two… Continue reading →
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