Are you the non-custodial parent in your family? Are you required to pay child support? If you have a court order to pay child support and are not doing so for any reason, this can lead to severe consequences and classify you as a “deadbeat dad”. According to the California Department of Child Support Services,… Continue reading →
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What is parental alienation syndrome?
Has your child shown an unwillingness to spend time with you? Parental alienation syndrome could be the reason. It generally occurs when a child’s parents are going through a divorce or separation. The child expresses unjustified hatred or a strong dislike of one parent making visitation difficult or impossible. The feelings can occur when one… Continue reading →
The parent’s rights
Today, many couples have children without getting married. When this type of relationship ends, problems can arise regarding custody, visitation and support. It would be wonderful if the couple can agree on these issues, but that is not always the case. In order to make it work, you must obtain a court order. A mother… Continue reading →
The first year after divorce
Getting through a divorce can be devastating. Now, you are faced with decisions that need to be made by yourself. Do you have the strength to do it? The following are a few tips to get you, a single parent, through one of the toughest times in your life. · First, develop a support network… Continue reading →
A deadbeat parent
A deadbeat parent is a parent who continuously fails to pay court-ordered child support. This has nothing to do with losing a job – they have the means to pay, they just do not. In addition, a deadbeat parent is not always the father. When a parent falls behind in child support payments, the state… Continue reading →
Should I stay in the marriage or not?
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 →
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 →
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 →
Paternity
When a child is born to an unmarried couple there could be questions later on regarding who the father is. Paternity of the child needs to be determined. The couple should immediately establish the rights and obligations of the child under California paternity law, especially if they are no longer together. The California Superior Court… Continue reading →
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