What do you tell your child when he or she asks where their daddy is? How do you handle it when their daddy does not want to be part of his or her life? It is okay to tell the truth but don’t go overboard – don’t bad-mouth him. Don’t try to turn your child… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category
Having child visitation problems?
Is your divorce final and you are now a non-custodial parent instead of a full-time dad? Are you having problems visiting your child? Does your child not want to see you? This happens all the time. It’s baffling and upsetting. Child visitation problems are an unfortunate experience that many divorced parents encounter. Do you feel… Continue reading →
What is covert abuse?
Covert abuse is a form of domestic abuse. It is about control and aggression and supreme rage. The abuser acts in an unpredictable and irrational manner. The smallest incident brings out his rage. He is not always the abuser; he sometimes enlists the help of other individuals, such as friends or family members. He gets… Continue reading →
Rethinking estate planning
Being legally divorced puts a new stage into your life. One of the matters that should be revisited is estate planning. If you have an estate plan created, it is most probably revoked due to the divorce. You need to create a new plan. Why, you ask? You must now ensure that your ex-spouse will… Continue reading →
What is a conciliation court?
In California, a couple who wants to work together with less conflict and less stress in family matters can take advantage of an alternative dispute resolution or conciliation court. This type of court attempts to reconcile and reduce the amount of litigation while helping the couple resolve disputed issues. While the matter is under advisement… Continue reading →
Does domestic violence come into play?
I have been asked if misconduct or domestic violence by either spouse has anything to do with the final judgment of the court since California is a ‘no-fault’ divorce state. Yes; in some cases it does, especially where children are concerned. California law requires child custody issues to be determined by the best interests of… Continue reading →
What is a post-marital agreement?
Getting married and didn’t make a pre-nuptial agreement? It’s not too late to protect your assets. A post-marital agreement is made after the marriage takes place, but before separation, divorce, or death takes place. In order for your post-marital agreement to be valid and not nullified by a court, both parties must disclose all of… Continue reading →
How can I get a continuance?
Divorce proceedings don’t always go smoothly; in fact, few do, especially when child custody is concerned. There may be circumstances that require a continuance of your scheduled hearing. If this is the case, your attorney can ask the court to grant a new hearing date. Several outcomes can occur, which include: A new hearing is… Continue reading →
Are you a deadbeat dad?
Are you the non-custodial parent in your family? Are you required to pay child support? If you have a court order to pay child support and are not doing so for any reason, this can lead to severe consequences and classify you as a “deadbeat dad”. According to the California Department of Child Support Services,… Continue reading →
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