After the first few years following divorce, the standard of living for both spouses usually drops. During the marriage, both incomes were supporting one household – now they are supporting two. Divorce is a stressful situation; however, there are ways you can prepare yourself for your post-divorce financial future. · Develop a budget on necessities… Continue reading →
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Pet custody
Today, the family pet is more than just a possession. He or she is part of the family – a child to the couple who does not have any children. To most pet owners, a dog or cat holds a special place in the heart and living without the furry friend can be devastating. It… Continue reading →
What is a protective order?
Are you going through a bad divorce? Is there family violence going on in your home? If so, it is most likely to continue. If you need immediate action to protect your family, you need to request a restraining order. It will provide protection against family violence by preventing the abuser from visiting or communicating… Continue reading →
Child support issues
What do you do if your former spouse is ordered to pay child support and he or she refuses to do so. If this happens to you, the person owing the support may be held in contempt of the court order and sent to jail until the support is paid. In addition, a money judgment… Continue reading →
Joint custody issues
Joint custody is a type of child custody arrangement that allows both parents to have custody of their child. If the parents have joint legal custody, both parents have the right to make decisions that affect the child’s life, such as medical care, education, religion, and day care. If they have joint physical custody, the… Continue reading →
Legal separation agreement
Ending a marriage can be one of the most stressful events you will face in your lifetime. In California, approximately 50% of all marriages end in divorce. A legal separation can be obtained using the same grounds as divorce actions; however, a legal separation does not terminate marital status of the parties as husband and… Continue reading →
Will collaborative divorce work for you?
Are you contemplating divorce? Are you ready for a lengthy high-conflict divorce or do you want to make it easy on yourself? Do you think you and your spouse can agree on how to divide your property and share custody of your children? Or, are you in the middle of a high-conflict and sort of… Continue reading →
Separating martial debt
In today’s economy, many couples owe astounding amounts of money for homes, cars and credit card purchases. When you’re in a relationship, it is easier to pay the debt, but what happens when the marriage ends up in divorce – who is responsible? When a couple files for divorce, they first think about their assets;… Continue reading →
Divorce & spousal support
Spousal support is a key part of any divorce and can be awarded to either of the spouses. It is often one of the most difficult situations to deal with in the divorce process because it affects the current and future lifestyles of both parties. No one wants to be hindered financially by the payment… Continue reading →
Order of protection
You deserve to feel safe and protected. Has your relationship become violent? Do you think you need an Order for Protection? An Order of Protection can: · Order the defendant to stay away from your home · Order the defendant from committing any violent acts · Order the defendant from contacting you in any way,… Continue reading →
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