When so many pet owners say they would risk their lives to protect their pet, is it any wonder that so many animal lovers are willing to fight for custody of their animals? Many couples who separate or divorce ask for custody of their dog or cat. As a matter of fact, there has been… Continue reading →
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Costly Mistakes Can Hurt Your Divorce Settlement
About 50% of all California marriages end in divorce. Those are not very good odds for anyone. In some cases, an individual could end up with an unfair settlement, causing him or her financial challenges that are hard to fix. A settlement agreement consists of court orders and divorce decisions that each party must follow…. Continue reading →
Legal Separation
In many cases when a marriage is not working, the couple decides to get a legal separation and wait to file for divorce. Sometimes they can work out their problems and get back together. A legal separation does not terminate the marital status; however, the parties remain married in name only. When a marriage is… Continue reading →
Thinking divorce?
Are you thinking divorce is your only option? Have you tried other ways to mend your broken marriage? Ending a marriage is the most stressful time in an individual’s life. Too many people experiencing divorce find themselves involved in the emotional and psychological aspects of the situation. With divorce come a lot of challenges. Contact… Continue reading →
Child Custody Agreement
Child custody is probably the most important legal matter in a divorce. If a couple heading for divorce cannot arrive at a good custody plan for their children, the court will do it for them. The court, under the California Family Code, assures the best interests of the children when determining which parent should have… 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 →
Preliminary Financial Disclosures
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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