As people become educated about child abuse laws and procedures, they are more likely to report possible abuse. However, there are situations where reports of abuse are unsubstantiated, even if they are made in good faith. The perceived abuse is found to be untrue or misconstrued. Sometimes, such as in a messy divorce where custody… Continue reading →
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Child Abuse Laws and Procedures
California child abuse laws fall within the Penal Code. Child abuse is generally defined as any form of harm inflicted on a minor, including emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, and neglect. Often, child abuse charges include assault and battery charges. In addition child abuse provisions are unique in that many states require third… Continue reading →
Calculating Child Support in California
When parents divorce, the parent who primarily cares for the child will receive payments from the other parent. The law assumes the custodial parent is already spending money directly on the child. Child support payments are paid until the child is 18, but may continue if the child is 19 years old and is still… Continue reading →
Work is Moving Me Out of State, Will I Lose Custody of my Children?
When divorced parents share custody of a child, parent relocation can be a tricky issue. If a parent needs to move, and the move disrupts the current custody arrangement, then the parents will need to acquire a new custody order and new visitation arrangements. In California, if a custodial parents wants to move away with… Continue reading →
Preliminary Financial Disclosures
Preliminary financial disclosure is a mandatory part of getting a divorce. It is important that, when disclosing your debts and assets, you are as honest and transparent as possible. If you or your spouse are found to have purposely omitted any pertinent information, the consequences will affect both parties. When accounting for all your assets,… Continue reading →
7 Common Tax Questions After Divorce
Questions about your taxes are common during and after the divorce process. Luckily, your attorney can help guide you through the process. Be sure to consult your family law attorney to clarify anything that might be troubling you. Below, are the 7 most common questions during and after divorce is resolved. Which parent claims the… Continue reading →
Stop my Divorce
Help! I made a mistake; I want to stop my divorce. The divorce rate in California and the rest of the United States is high. Half of all marriages end in divorce. Stopping a divorce once you filed the papers in court can be a complex matter. However, in order to avoid divorce at all,… Continue reading →
Can I change my last name to be the same as my partner?
Same Sex Marriage in California Same-sex couples are able to marry in 17 states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois (Takes Effect June 1), Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia. To learn more about California’s stand on… Continue reading →
Preliminary Financial DIscloser
The California divorce process requires the couple to prepare and exchange preliminary financial disclosures regarding incomes, expenses, property (both marital and separate) and all debts and obligations with each other. Without them, the judge will not grant the divorce. Not filling them out or filling them out incorrectly can cause problems for both parties. A… Continue reading →
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