When a couple says, “I do”, they think about a long future together – not divorce. Divorce is probably one of the most stressful and painful things that an individual could go through in his or her lifetime. It can be a relatively easy process where both spouses desire an amicable party, or it can… Continue reading →
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Divorce and Property Division
You and your spouse finally agree that divorce is the best option for the two of you. Now, you have to come to an agreement on dividing the property you have accumulated throughout the years. You wonder, “Can I stay in the house?” If you are considering asking for the house, think about whether you… Continue reading →
Costly Mistakes Can Hurt Your Divorce Settlement
About 50% of all California marriages end in divorce. Those are not very good odds for anyone. In some cases, an individual could end up with an unfair settlement, causing him or her financial challenges that are hard to fix. A settlement agreement consists of court orders and divorce decisions that each party must follow…. Continue reading →
Legal Separation
In many cases when a marriage is not working, the couple decides to get a legal separation and wait to file for divorce. Sometimes they can work out their problems and get back together. A legal separation does not terminate the marital status; however, the parties remain married in name only. When a marriage is… Continue reading →
Child Custody Agreement
Child custody is probably the most important legal matter in a divorce. If a couple heading for divorce cannot arrive at a good custody plan for their children, the court will do it for them. The court, under the California Family Code, assures the best interests of the children when determining which parent should have… Continue reading →
Spousal Support
During divorce proceedings a court may award spousal support to one of the parties. The purpose of spousal support is not to provide for any economic effects of the divorce by continuing to pay income to the individual who either does not have a job nor has a lower-paying one. Unlike child support, spousal support… Continue reading →
Post-Judgment Child Support Modification
What happens when a post-divorce commitment is not kept? How does your ex-spouse enforce his or her right to collect unpaid child support? But what happens when you cannot make those payments? Perhaps you have lost your job. The unexcused failure to adhere to a court-ordered commitment regarding child support can create a serious problem…. Continue reading →
Determining Child Custody
The overriding consideration in determining child custody is always the best interests of the child. If the child is old enough, the court will talk to him or her before making a decision. Getting Divorce is already overwhelming enough for the parents involved, so one recommendation is to have a detail parenting plan written determining… Continue reading →
What Is A Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
No one should be allowed to abuse or threaten another individual. Domestic Violence usually occurs between two people that share a close relationship. The Domestic Violence Prevention Act was created to protect individuals from assault and battery, physical injuries, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and the destruction of one’s personal property. If you are involved in… Continue reading →
A Domestic Partnership Registration
The June 26, 2013, United States Supreme Court ruling in Hollingsworth v. Perry (regarding Proposition 8 of 2008, which sought to prohibit same-sex marriage in California) did not invalidate or change any of the California Family Code related to registered domestic partners. Domestic partnership registrations are different from marriage licenses. The California Secretary of State’s… Continue reading →
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