Going through divorce is emotionally fraying enough, but at times the process the court requires can be draining as well. Whether you are testifying in your divorce trial or giving your deposition, a few key points to remember to help you get through either process: Take your time. If you need to think about whatever… Continue reading →
Suggestions For Reducing Conflict
Whether you’re struggling to make agreements in a hard divorce, navigating the struggles of co-parenting, or even dealing with a difficult workplace, knowing basic steps in conflict reduction and resolution is essential for a healthy success. Embrace it Conflict is not a bad thing. It may even be good for you, for your office, for… Continue reading →
Separation and Asset Division
The dividing of assets in separation or divorce can be quite complicated, and going through the process blind is an unquestionably bad idea. Any mistakes could be very detrimental to your financial stability in the wake of your separation, (especially if you have valuable property and/or debt) so it’s best to review the process and… Continue reading →
Tips for Setting Up a Household Budget After a Divorce
Divorce is a tumultuous time emotionally, mentally, and of course financially. The period after a divorce is no less stressful and uncertain as the time before. Unfortunately, it is during this vulnerable time that people fall into debt, bankruptcy and ruined credit scores. It is important to allow yourself as much time as you need… Continue reading →
How Does the Judge Determine Child Support?
While each state has its own guidelines for calculating child support, the biggest common determinant for all states in calculating child custody is related to each parent’s income. The federal Child Support Enforcement Act mandates that each state must come up with a formula for calculating child support, though some states allow the judges considerably… Continue reading →
Determining the Marital Estate
In determining the Marital Estate, you must first understand the differences between marital and non marital property. Typically, the court considers all property obtained before the marriage non-marital property, thus property not subject to division in the event of death or divorce. The court has no authority over this property; however, any marital property obtained… Continue reading →
Writing a Marital History for Your Lawyer
You write a marital history for your lawyer so that they will be aware of what potential complications may arise as they guide you through the process. A good marital history should cover why your marriage worked, why it didn’t work, what outside influences hurt your marriage, and barriers your lawyer may run into with… Continue reading →
Want to Get a Legal Separation?
For everyone who either doesn’t want to go through with a divorce, or wants to take a substantial amount of time off from their marriage, legal separation is an option. In a legal separation, both spouses are able to live separately but remain married; meanwhile, a court order organizes both spouses’ rights and responsibilities. Couples… Continue reading →
Child Custody Deposition Questions
Just what is a deposition? A deposition is the process by which each party conducts an investigation to find out more information about the case and build a strategy for how they will conduct themselves in the case. In a child custody deposition, your ex-spouse’s lawyer will ask you questions, and your lawyer will ask… Continue reading →
Supervised Visitation in California
In the state of California, on some occasions a judge will order a parent has a visitation right with their child only during supervised visits. Under the premise of ensuring the child’s best interests, the court will order the other parent, or a neutral third party to observe the parent in these supervised visits. A… Continue reading →
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