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 →
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Is a prenuptial agreement for you?
Getting married may be romantic, but it also involves some business issues because you and your spouse are about to enter into a legal partnership. Even though entering into a marriage is a fairly easy process, getting out of one can be a difficult process. Since California has a very high divorce rate, prenuptial agreement… Continue reading →
Domestic partners
Are you and your domestic partner calling it quits? If you and your partner are registered as domestic partners in the State of California, you have certain rights and responsibilities. The end of your relationship will be dissolved in court – the same way as a typical marital divorce action is resolved. All issues normally… 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 →
Domestic violence and child custody
Are you being abused by your spouse? If so, it is hard not to feel angry and resentful. Do you wonder why you have stayed with your spouse for this long? Under California law, domestic violence is a crime that is taken very seriously. California Family Code Section 6211 states, “Domestic violence is abuse perpetrated… Continue reading →
Divorce – What are my options?
In California, either spouse can seek dissolution of the marriage. Regardless of who starts the proceedings, both spouses have an equal right to the marital property and custody of any minor children. Your first step is determining how you want to proceed. You have several options, including: · Litigation – In most cases, each spouse… 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 →
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