You thought and thought about your decision to divorce your spouse for a very long time. You finally decided that divorce is your best option. Now, you must decide the best way to tell your spouse you want to end your marriage. If your marriage has deteriorated to this point, chances are your spouse probably… Continue reading →
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Should I stay in my marriage?
In many cases, divorce can be compared to an emotional roller coaster. How many times have you decided that divorce is the right answer for you? How many times did you change your mind about your decision? Divorce does not happen overnight – there are steps that need to be taken before your judgment is… Continue reading →
Was your child taken away?
California’s child abuse and neglect laws are very serious. If you, as a parent, find yourself on the wrong side of these laws, you also know how easily your children can be taken away. You ask, “How can this be resolved?” As a parent, do you understand your responsibilities towards your children? Statistics show that… Continue reading →
Making divorce easier for the children
Divorce is never easy on a couple, regardless of who initiated it and for what reasons. It is especially difficult on children, particularly younger ones that do not understand what is happening between their parents. Although you can never take away the pain and confusion surrounding your children during the divorce process, there are ways… Continue reading →
Spousal maintenance
Spousal maintenance or alimony is monthly support that a husband or wife pays to the other spouse. The judge may order it paid for a short time period, longer periods of time or indefinitely, based on numerous factors. It is best when the amount of spousal maintenance is agreed upon by the two parties during… Continue reading →
What are visitation rights?
A parent who does not have physical custody is awarded visitation rights. This allows the parent and child to visit each other on a regular basis. Visitation benefits allow the parent to take their child to their home or enjoy an outing to somewhere else. When supervised visitation is ordered, a responsible adult must be… Continue reading →
Visitation rights
There are numerous reasons why a parent’s visitation rights can be terminated, which include: · Neglect · Rape · Incest · Abandonment · incompetency If you are in jeopardy of losing your visitation rights with your child, or believe your child is not being cared for properly while in the custody of their mother or… Continue reading →
Out-of-state child custody
If a parent wants to relocate to another county, state or country, out-of-state child custody issues must be addressed and approved by the court that has jurisdiction over the children at the time. When it comes to relocating children, custody agreements can be modified. It is important to make sure your parental rights are protected… Continue reading →
Divorce issues
Divorce, for the most part, is an emotional, touchy, and stressful process. Any situation where children, money and assets are discussed can become intense. If you have children, the process can become more complicated from a legal standpoint. Issues that need to be worked out between the parents and approved by the court include child… Continue reading →
Mediation and your attorney
Have you decided that mediation is the least expensive and least acrimonious way to get through a divorce? Mediation means you are taking on a lot of responsibility while representing yourself in negotiations with your spouse. Are you prepared to work with your almost ex-spouse in unraveling the financial picture of who gets what? Do… Continue reading →
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