A domestic partnership is a legal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life, but are not joined by marriage or a civil union. In California, it is almost equivalent to marriage. If the couple has a registered domestic partnership and they want to dissolve it, they need to file… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Custody’
Post-Decree Modification
I’ve been asked if a court-ordered custody order can be changed. Changing custody orders can be important to ensure that both parents uphold their parental obligations – as well as allowing the child the opportunity to have both parents involved in his or her life. The involvement of both parents is crucial to providing a… Continue reading →
What Is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
Did you and your ex have an amicable divorce or was it really nasty? As a divorced parent, do you worry that your ex might make malicious remarks about you, especially to your children? Does he or she blame you for all of the family problems that have occurred over the years – are you… Continue reading →
Unmarried Parental Rights
As a parent, you have certain rights and responsibilities in the care and upbringing of your children. However, when you are unmarried, unique challenges may arise – your rights are not the same as married couples. When the couple is not married, the unwed father is not automatically presumed to be the biological father –… Continue reading →
The Divorce Process; Who Get’s What?
Once your divorce papers are filed and served, neither spouse can sell property, remove children from the state of California, or change insurance policies. During the trial permanent orders are awarded regarding child custody, visitation and child support. The property, assets and debts are divided. California is a community property state which means the property… Continue reading →
Help Your Child Cope With Divorce
For children, divorce can be as stressful and confusing as it is for you, the parent. As a parent, it is your duty to help your children cope with divorce – to make the process less painful for them. Be equipped to help your children handle the news. Before you sit down to tell your… Continue reading →
Custody & Relocation
In today’s crazy, mixed-up world, with companies going out of business and people losing their jobs, it is not uncommon for a parent to relocate for a job or choose to move elsewhere to provide their child with better educational opportunities. However, for divorced parents, relocation with their child is not as easy as packing… Continue reading →
Divorce – What’s going to happen?
When a couple decides to end their marriage, it can be one of the most difficult and traumatic experiences that ever happens to them. With emotions running high and stress hanging around, sensitive issues like child and/or spousal support, child custody, and parenting plans can make it difficult for the couple to set their differences… Continue reading →
Parental Relocation
No one knows what tomorrow will bring. Life circumstances change all the time. When this happens between a divorced couple with children, child custody agreements can also change. If you are a custodial parent and are planning on relocating for your job or another significant reason, such as remarriage, you will need to seek a… Continue reading →
How is Child Custody Determined?
One of the most frequently contested issues in a California divorce action revolves around the custody of the child. I don’t know how many times I have been asked, “Will I get custody of my children?” If you are going through a fairly agreeable divorce, you and your spouse can probably work out a joint… Continue reading →
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