Divorce, for the most part, is an emotional, touchy, and stressful process. Any situation where children, money and assets are discussed can become intense. If you have children, the process can become more complicated from a legal standpoint. Issues that need to be worked out between the parents and approved by the court include child… Continue reading →
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Divorce and friends
Is your marriage falling apart? Have you and your spouse tried therapy or perhaps soul searching? Do you suffer from self-doubt or anxiety? Deciding to separate is no easy task, especially if children are involved. Typically, this stressful process of deciding whether to end your marriage takes place behind closed doors. You may have told… Continue reading →
Modifying child custody
When going through a divorce that involves children, one of the most disputed and emotional aspects a couple can come upon are child custody issues. Child custody is an issue that is never-ending. If, for any reason, you need to modify the original court-ordered child custody agreement, the best way is through agreement with your… Continue reading →
Are you a fit parent?
In order to convince a judge that you should be the custodial parent, you need to present a case that emphasizes all of your positive character traits. However, if you want to prove to the judge that your child’s other parent is misfit, you must have grounds and witnesses to support your claim. Trying to… Continue reading →
Co-parenting can work for you
Even though divorce separates spouses, it should not end the parent-child relationship because children benefit from a positive influence of both parents – even after their marriage has ended. Today, in most cases, parents are awarded shared custody. They are asked to come up with a feasible parenting plan – one that works for all… Continue reading →
Thinking of a legal separation?
A legal separation does not terminate the marriage. The couple retains their marital status even though their marriage has fallen apart. They choose to live apart. The same issues as in a divorce process needs to be resolved and adjudicated. These issues include child custody, visitation and support, spousal support, division of property and the… Continue reading →
Do you need a temporary restraining order?
Many couples going through divorce face intense emotions and financial difficulties. The divorce process can be a lengthy ordeal. When domestic violence enters the picture, something must be done. Even an allegation can have an immediate and detrimental effect on the alleged abuser’s freedom. California takes a strict view of domestic abuse and proof of… Continue reading →
Do you have spousal support issues?
Spousal support is a monetary payment that is made by one spouse to the other in the event of a divorce or legal separation. The spouses can either agree upon the amount and duration of the payments or they can have the family court intervene. When the court intervenes, the judge reviews each spouse’s: ·… Continue reading →
What are your parental rights?
Parental rights are given to both the mother and father. They are expected to be responsible for their own children. They also deserve fair amounts of parenting time with their children. These rights are expected even if the parents are separated or divorced or unmarried to each other. Oftentimes, fathers’ rights require extra attention when… Continue reading →
Dennis Rodman ordered to pay support
Once again Dennis Rodman has made the news. The former NBA basketball player has been found in contempt of court and ordered to pay $500,000 in overdue child support to his ex-wife. He was also sentenced to informal probation. An Orange County Superior Court Commissioner warned Rodman that he could face jail time if he… Continue reading →
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