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Long-distance visitation

As people relocate after a divorce, coping with long-distance visitations is becoming more and more common.  When parents live in two different locations, it makes visitations more complicated. Visiting with your child on a regular basis may be difficult, but don’t give up, there are still ways to spend quality time with your children. When… Continue reading →

Are you an unfit parent?

I have been asked how the court determines if a parent is unfit.  A parent may be deemed unfit if: ·     there is abusive behavior ·     failed to provide proper care for their child ·     failed to have regular contact ·     has mental problems ·     addicted to alcohol and/or drugs ·     is or was incarcerated… Continue reading →

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Accountability for child support payments

Those that pay child support often complain that they are paying too much.  Those that receive the child support complain they get too little. Those that pay (the payer) want to know exactly how their money is being spent – what does it go towards?  Those that receive (the payee) state that the money pays… Continue reading →

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Divorce & father’s rights

Divorce is never a pleasant experience, especially when children are involved.  A father facing divorce has equal rights when it comes to divorce and his child.  A father’s role in the development of a child is vital.  It is important to keep his child in his life always.  Just because your relationship with your wife… Continue reading →

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Did your ex-husband hit you?

Have you recently filed for divorce and your husband is against it?  Is he taking his frustrations and anger out on you with physical abuse? Divorce brings out many emotions in the couple, including confusion, uncertainty and anger.  Unfortunately, some people cannot handle divorce and resort to violence against ex-spouses.  When a divorce involves physical… Continue reading →

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What is a common law marriage?

A common law marriage is created by cohabitation between two people for a certain period of time without an official ceremony. The couple consider themselves married.  Most states do not recognize common law marriage and that includes California.  However, California courts do recognize palimony.  If the couple has lived together for several years and then… Continue reading →

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What are child support arrearages?

Child support arrearages are an accumulation of the past child support payments that were not paid by the non-custodial parent after being ordered to do so by the court. When a parent does not make payments on time, there are consequences to pay, which include: Jail Revocation of driver’s license Suspension of a professional license… Continue reading →

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Child custody and relocation

There are few post-divorce issues that are as contentious, stressful and emotional as those involving a custodial parent’s desire to relocate with his or her children. Why would a custodial parent want to relocate?  Perhaps it is because of a job offer or because he or she just wants to start a new life. What… Continue reading →

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Same-sex couples

A domestic partnership in California is a legal relationship available to same-sex couples.  In addition, it is available to certain opposite-sex couples in which one person is at least 62 years old.  The couple is given the same rights, benefits, responsibilities and protection as married spouses. According to California Family Code Section 297 a domestic… Continue reading →

Ending spousal support

When you are ordered to pay spousal support, it feels like you’ve been doing it forever – it will never end.  Don’t get alarmed; California law does not favor indefinite spousal support. The law allows you to revisit your spousal support order.  You can take action to reduce or eliminate your spousal support obligation.  If… Continue reading →

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