Child support is an obligation of a parent to provide emotional, financial and medical support for their child. Violation of court-ordered child support can have serious consequences. The court has many options available to recover overdue child support payments. In order to enforce, the non-paying parent may be subject to sanctions, which include: Restricted driving… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category
Unmarried Parental Rights
As a parent, you have certain rights and responsibilities in the care and upbringing of your children. However, when you are unmarried, unique challenges may arise – your rights are not the same as married couples. When the couple is not married, the unwed father is not automatically presumed to be the biological father –… Continue reading →
Can I Ask For Spousal Support?
Spousal support is paid by one spouse to the other to help that person maintain the lifestyle established during the marriage. It can be a source of contentious, ongoing disputes. Spousal support matters can be agreed upon privately or decided by the court. California courts consider numerous issues when determining whether spousal support should be… Continue reading →
The Divorce Process; Who Get’s What?
Once your divorce papers are filed and served, neither spouse can sell property, remove children from the state of California, or change insurance policies. During the trial permanent orders are awarded regarding child custody, visitation and child support. The property, assets and debts are divided. California is a community property state which means the property… Continue reading →
Help Your Child Cope With Divorce
For children, divorce can be as stressful and confusing as it is for you, the parent. As a parent, it is your duty to help your children cope with divorce – to make the process less painful for them. Be equipped to help your children handle the news. Before you sit down to tell your… Continue reading →
Custody & Relocation
In today’s crazy, mixed-up world, with companies going out of business and people losing their jobs, it is not uncommon for a parent to relocate for a job or choose to move elsewhere to provide their child with better educational opportunities. However, for divorced parents, relocation with their child is not as easy as packing… Continue reading →
Uncontested Divorce
Do I need an attorney if my divorce is uncontested? Even an uncontested divorce has financial consequences that you may not expect, especially if you and your divorce seem to agree on all of the important issues. You and your spouse may agree that the marriage is over and how to divide your property and… Continue reading →
I Like My Step-Mom, but I Don’t Want My Mom to Feel Hurt
Your dad has remarried. You weren’t looking forward to it because you love your mom and no one can replace her. What do you do when your step-mom turns out to be a wonderful, loving and caring mom? You really like her, but you don’t want your biological mom to know – you don’t want… Continue reading →
Personality/Philosophy of an Attorney’s Impact on Divorce Results
After thinking it over and over, you have decided on a divorce. You know it can be a long, drawn-out process and you are okay with that; however, you are looking for a good outcome – one that will be best for you and your children. Your first step is to find the best Orange… Continue reading →
My Husband is Cheating on me, I Want A Divorce!
Infidelity is probably the single most damaging thing that can happen to a marriage, and it’s very unfortunate because it is one of the most common problems a married couple will face. The feelings of betrayal can last a lifetime. In most marriages, however, infidelity leads to divorce. California is a no-fault divorce state –… Continue reading →
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