Being a single parent is a very difficult task. Is your ex-spouse making your life difficult? Nothing is more frustrating than not receiving your child support payments. You ask, “What can I do?” One thing is for sure. Just because you are not getting your support payments does not give you the right to deny… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category
Juvenile crimes
When children make mistakes it can seriously impact their options in the future. Most juvenile cases are handled in the Family Court system, not in the criminal court. The court focuses on guiding the child to a better future. Crimes that children participate in include: Drug possession Graffiti Vandalism Assault Robbery Burglary Criminal mischief An… Continue reading →
Establishing child support
The law requires both parents to provide, both financially and emotionally, to the raising of their children. The process of establishing child support payments often causes anxiety and frustration for parents going through the divorce process. Courts pay special attention to child support because they take the role of protecting children very seriously. In most… Continue reading →
Dividing up marital property
Getting a divorce means dividing the property acquired during your marriage. The first step is to determine what is marital property and what is non-marital property. Marital property is everything you and your spouse purchased during the existence of your marriage. It does not matter if the title is held individually or by both spouses… Continue reading →
Is mediation for you?
Once upon a time going through the divorce process meant sitting and arguing in a courtroom. Today, there are new possibilities for couples that include mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Most couples face a hostile divorce, especially when children are involved. Custody issues can lead to lengthy conflicts that disrupt the family member’s lives. Mediation… Continue reading →
Relocation & child custody
People move all the time – for all different reasons. Sometimes it is a new job or perhaps for just a change of scenery. Moves aren’t a problem for many people, but for divorced parents, things can become complicated. Moving to another city or state may have a big impact on your child custody or… Continue reading →
What is contempt of court?
Going through a divorce is probably the most devastating event two people can go through. It’s not only dissolving an emotional relationship between two people, but it’s also splitting up a family. It requires numerous determinations regarding child custody, support, and property and asset division. Contempt of court comes into play when one party does… Continue reading →
Child exemptions after divorce
Regarding who qualifies for child exemptions and tax credits after divorce depends on which parent is the custodial parent – the parent with whom the child lives for most of the year. The law says that only one parent may claim a child as a dependent on his or her tax return – making him… Continue reading →
Restraining orders
A restraining order can be filed by a spouse who feels he or she has suffered from domestic violence or spousal abuse. Having a restraining order filed against you will require that you keep from approaching or contacting your spouse, children, or both – depending on the circumstances of the charges. In many divorce cases… Continue reading →
Child support
Do you need legal assistance with child support? The state of California takes into consideration both parents’ income in order to assess child support payments. There are certain factors that affect payments, including: · Child custody · Parenting time · Financial obligation to a previous or new marriage · Health care costs · Child’s education… Continue reading →
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