Domestic Abuse, or Domestic Violence, is defined by the Department of Justice as patterned abusive behavior in any relationship used by one partner to gain or maintain control of their intimate partner. There are many types of domestic abuse, many ways one partner may inflict suffering on another, and many, many people, especially women, who… Continue reading →
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Parenting Plans for Children Under Two
One helpful component of divorce or legal separation is the parenting plan you will lay out with your ex, that serves as a guide to how you will continue to parent your children in the wake of the divorce. A parenting plan is a document written by both you and your ex, that determines how… Continue reading →
Visitation Breaches: What Should I Do?
Divorce and legal separation can get sticky; disagreements, fights, and deep rooted resentment during the proceeding can make your relationship with your former spouse extremely uncomfortable, to say the very least. This in combination with a child custody agreement that is difficult for one spouse can lead to severe custody problems, such as visitation breaches…. Continue reading →
During the Divorce: Temporary Custody
Unfortunately, the typical divorce proceeding does not smoothly or quickly conclude. It can take months to negotiate the terms of your divorce, and even longer for the paperwork to make it through court. In most cases, the untimely manner of the law doesn’t well coincide with practical determinations about what to do with your children…. Continue reading →
Child Custody Deposition Questions
Just what is a deposition? A deposition is the process by which each party conducts an investigation to find out more information about the case and build a strategy for how they will conduct themselves in the case. In a child custody deposition, your ex-spouse’s lawyer will ask you questions, and your lawyer will ask… Continue reading →
Can Sperm Donors Be Liable for Child Support in California?
Laws surrounding sperm donors and parenthood can be complicated, and they vary from state to state. In California, the sperm donor’s legal parent status depends on the circumstances of the sperm donation. If a married woman conceives through assisted reproduction under the supervision of a licensed physician (with the consent of her spouse), then her… Continue reading →
Child Custody Relocation Laws
Sometimes, arranging a child custody situation that works for everyone can be precarious. So what do you do when you finally work out a child custody arrangement, and one parent needs to move far away? Such situations can result in a relocation dispute, if the noncustodial parent objects to the intended move based on how… Continue reading →
What is Divorce Mediation? How Does It Work?
Divorce mediation is a way for a divorcing couple to make important decisions about their divorce with the help of a third party, the mediator. In mediation, you and your spouse work with the mediator to resolve issues regarding distribution of property, child custody, child support, retirement, taxes, and any other issues at hand. Mediation… Continue reading →
5 Things a Child Custody Lawyer Can Do For Your Case
Child custody can be one of the most difficult issues to settle in a divorce. Even in an amicable divorce, determining custody issues can be complicated, because it concerns your child’s future and it contains a multitude of legal issues. Figuring out a plan that works for everyone involved can be downright overwhelming. Use of… Continue reading →
How do you Establish Guardianship of a Child?
To establish guardianship of a child, you first file a petition declaring your interest in getting guardianship of the child, which includes a filing fee. You will also need to file a letter of consent from the child’s parents. After you’ve filed the petition, the court will organize interviews with you, the child’s parents (when… Continue reading →
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