Divorce is an emotional and stressful procedure to go through. But, when children are involved, matters are often made more complicated because the best interests of the children must be considered above all. Even though it is difficult, parents must set aside any tensions or hostility they feel towards each other. They must work together… Continue reading →
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Understanding a legal separation
Are you looking to separate from your spouse but not ready to commit to a divorce? If so, it may be wise for you to look into a legal separation. A legal separation allows you to live apart while it makes provisions for any children involved. While you are still married, you are able to… Continue reading →
Victim of domestic violence?
Are you the victim of domestic violence? If you answered, “yes”, you probably need a restraining order to protect you from future attacks or abuse. Domestic violence is also known as spousal abuse and consists of abusive behavior by one or both partners in a domestic situation, such as a marriage. All couples argue and… Continue reading →
Alimony modification
Alimony or spousal support is paid by one spouse to the spouse with fewer financial resources when the couple divorces. The purpose is to help the less financially advantaged spouse transition into a new life. Before alimony is awarded by the court, it must be proven that the circumstances demand such an order. If the… Continue reading →
Creating a prenuptial agreement
You know you do not need to be a Hollywood celebrity or millionaire investment banker to benefit from a prenuptial agreement? Today, prenuptial agreements are being written by people who are entering a second marriage and have children from their previous relationship. It is important to understand your rights and obligations from the beginning –… Continue reading →
Your rights as a dad
Are you an unmarried father looking for visitation with your child? Or, are you an unmarried mother who wants child support? The first step is to establish a legal father-child relationship. This step is necessary to establish custody and visitation rights when the parents are not married to each other. Paternity is established through DNA… Continue reading →
Parenting plan after a divorce
The court requires all divorcing parents to adopt a parenting plan, which is intended to ensure the child continues to have frequent and continued contact with both parents. The parenting plan must detail how the parents will share and be involved in the day-to-day raising of their minor child. It should include parental responsibility, time… Continue reading →
Do you have contempt issues?
What happens when your ex-spouse violates the terms of your divorce settlement? The decision to divorce, in most cases, is a difficult one. Reaching an agreeable arrangement for child and/or spousal support, child custody, visitation, property and debt division, and all the other family issues involved in the dissolution of a marriage is time-consuming, stressful… Continue reading →
Divorce and division of assets
If you are facing divorce and about to be on your own, you are naturally concerned about how your assets and liabilities will be divided. Generally, marital property is considered to be assets and debts acquired during the marriage. Non-marital property is property acquired before the marriage. An exception would be an inheritance received during… Continue reading →
California law and domestic partnership
A domestic partnership is a personal relationship between the same or different sexes who are living together and share a common domestic life. At least one party is at least 62 years old. California Family Code Section 297(a) states, “Domestic partners are two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives in an intimate… Continue reading →
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