A divorce is much more than just the end of your marriage. The issues addressed will change the rest of your life and impact everyone you care about, including your children. Any time a divorce proceeding involves children, it complicates matters. The relationship you develop with your former spouse can greatly impact the development and… Continue reading →
“No-Fault Divorce”
What does no fault divorce mean? Divorce can be a stressful and emotional experience under any circumstances, but not all divorces end as a result of misconduct. In 1970, California became the first state to implement ‘no-fault divorce.’ Essentially, a no-fault divorce means that either spouse can end the marriage without a reason – other… Continue reading →
Can I Get My Marriage Annulled?
Did you get married, perhaps a quickie one in Las Vegas, and wake up the next day to realize you made a mistake? Did the word annulment come to mind? Actually, annulments have nothing to do with the duration of your marriage or changes of heart. An annulment is a legal way of erasing a… Continue reading →
Divorce & Adultery
While adultery can cause significant pain and emotional stress in a marriage, it is not a significant factor in California divorce law. California divorces are obtained on no-fault grounds – and financial and child custody decisions are based on certain factors, not spousal behavior. California divorces are based on irreconcilable differences and the incurable insanity… Continue reading →
Post-Judgment Child Support Modification
What happens when a post-divorce commitment is not kept? How does your ex-spouse enforce his or her right to collect unpaid child support? But what happens when you cannot make those payments? Perhaps you have lost your job. The unexcused failure to adhere to a court-ordered commitment regarding child support can create a serious problem…. Continue reading →
Determining Child Custody
The overriding consideration in determining child custody is always the best interests of the child. If the child is old enough, the court will talk to him or her before making a decision. Getting Divorce is already overwhelming enough for the parents involved, so one recommendation is to have a detail parenting plan written determining… Continue reading →
What Is A Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
No one should be allowed to abuse or threaten another individual. Domestic Violence usually occurs between two people that share a close relationship. The Domestic Violence Prevention Act was created to protect individuals from assault and battery, physical injuries, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and the destruction of one’s personal property. If you are involved in… Continue reading →
A Domestic Partnership Registration
The June 26, 2013, United States Supreme Court ruling in Hollingsworth v. Perry (regarding Proposition 8 of 2008, which sought to prohibit same-sex marriage in California) did not invalidate or change any of the California Family Code related to registered domestic partners. Domestic partnership registrations are different from marriage licenses. The California Secretary of State’s… Continue reading →
How Much Child Support Will I Pay?
Every child is entitled to financial support from both of his or her parents. With this in mind, if two parents are not raising their child together because of divorce, child support is generally required. Child support is mandated by law and if there is a support order in place, the support must be paid… Continue reading →
Establishing Paternity
Do you need to establish paternity? When a child is born, paternity is usually established by the father signing an Affidavit of Paternity at the hospital. What happens if the mother and father are estranged at the time of birth or the father isn’t sure the child is his? This presents a problem, especially if… Continue reading →
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