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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Saving Money During Divorce
Divorce doesn’t have to be an expensive process. There are ways to save money when it comes to a divorce. It is hard dealing with all the things you will have to give up – and the thought of rebuilding your life after the divorce can be devastating. Divorce is hard, but you do have… Continue reading →
How Is A Business Divided During A Divorce?
Are you heading for divorce court? Do you own and operate a business that you inherited from your family? Owning a business in a divorce can cause the case to become far more complex and involved than it might otherwise be. Furthermore, you might get involved in heated litigation that has the potential to drag… Continue reading →
Personality and Philosophy- The Attorney!
The outcome of a family law case is often determined by the attorney you choose to represent you. While competency is extremely important, so is your attorney’s personality and philosophy in regards to family law issues and how your case will proceed. You don’t want an attorney who is difficult to work with and communicate… Continue reading →
Temporary Restraining Orders
California takes a very strict view of domestic violence, and proof of such violence carries significant consequences. Even an allegation of abuse can have an immediate effect on the alleged abuser’s freedom. If you have been abused or threatened, you can apply for an ex-parte temporary protective order or temporary restraining order from the Superior… Continue reading →
Post Judgement Modification
After a divorce is final, most people would like to just walk away. However, realistically, events occur that require revisiting some of the issues that were resolved during the divorce process, such as modifications of child custody and visitation, child support, or spousal support. The child custody, visitation or support orders that were appropriate at… Continue reading →
Increasing Visitation Rights
Being able to spend more time with your children is a definite win in any child custody situation. While you and the other parent are creating a visitation schedule, including holidays, there are some things you can do to increase your time: Get holidays not included in your regular time Look at school holidays Be… Continue reading →
Dissolution Of Domestic Partnership
A domestic partnership is a legal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life, but are not joined by marriage or a civil union. In California, it is almost equivalent to marriage. If the couple has a registered domestic partnership and they want to dissolve it, they need to file… Continue reading →
Post-Decree Modification
I’ve been asked if a court-ordered custody order can be changed. Changing custody orders can be important to ensure that both parents uphold their parental obligations – as well as allowing the child the opportunity to have both parents involved in his or her life. The involvement of both parents is crucial to providing a… Continue reading →
What Is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
Did you and your ex have an amicable divorce or was it really nasty? As a divorced parent, do you worry that your ex might make malicious remarks about you, especially to your children? Does he or she blame you for all of the family problems that have occurred over the years – are you… Continue reading →
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