No one can make the decision of whether you should stay in your marriage or leave it, but you. A confused person who considers the option of raising his or her child as a single person or in a home with two parents is most likely to stay. On the other hand, if a person… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Custody’
Coping with divorce at holiday time
Summer is approaching, and so is the holiday season. First, there’s July 4th, then Labor Day, then Thanksgiving and then Christmas and the New Year will be here. Holidays are when family and friends get together to show their love for each other and to have a good day. When a couple is going through… Continue reading →
What to expect from a divorce
No two divorce cases are the same. Each couple comes into the divorce process with different issues, different assets, children or no children. Divorce can be very emotional and difficult. The thought of starting over, not seeing your children every day, being alone – the future is unknown. California, a community property state, divides the… Continue reading →
Your spouse and the divorce papers
When you want a divorce but your spouse does not, how do you get him or her to sign the divorce papers? It usually is not easy. It will not help your case if you are bitter and angry, maybe even nasty. If you want your spouse to cooperate with you, be nice. Be polite;… Continue reading →
Is your marriage worth saving?
If you cannot decide whether or not to file for divorce, stop and think about it. No one can decide for you. Do you have children and do not want to give up seeing them every day? Staying in your marriage to see your children every day may not be a good reason – think… Continue reading →
Divorce and the husband
In California seven out of ten divorces are initiated by the woman. In most cases, if children are involved, the woman stays in the home – using all the furnishings and property that’s in it. The man gets to find another place to live and begin his next steps – a custody battle that includes… Continue reading →
Fathers and custody disputes
Fathers sometimes get the raw end of the deal, especially when it concerns divorce and seeing his children. In most cases it is the mom who looks after the children, takes them to doctor appointments, to after-school activities, help with their homework. She does the day-to-day activities with them. The dad is out working so… Continue reading →
What is a Paternity?
When a child is born out of wedlock and the identity of the father is unclear, establishing paternity comes into play. California paternity law says that a man who may be the father is entitled to a DNA blood test to prove whether or not he is. Once this is determined, a voluntary Declaration of… Continue reading →
A father’s rights
California courts do not show favoritism to a mother or father in child custody cases. They look at who will have the best interest of the child and who will provide the best care. The court takes into consideration the parent who can provide the most stable home environment, including school, and family support. Courts… Continue reading →
Divorce where there are children
When divorce hits a family with children, the lives of everyone concerned are turned upside down and inside out. Children have no control over what is going to happen to their family. Day-to-day activities are changed; order in their lives no longer exists. Even where they sleep could change. They could be in a different… Continue reading →
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