A common question asked all the time when a couple decides to separate or divorce is, “Can I change the locks so my partner cannot get in”? Depending on your circumstances the question can be answered with both a yes or no. If you are living together and not married, it is okay for you… Continue reading →
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Couples seeking annulment
A couple may seek an annulment if one or both parties are under the age of 18 and did not have parental consent. Other reasons include one or both parties are already legally married to another person, or incest. A petition for a judgment of nullity is requested instead of a petition for dissolution. Community… 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 →
Are you heading for divorce?
If you think your marriage is heading for divorce, ask yourself the following: Do you and your spouse communicate? If the answer is no, look out. Communication is the most important part of a marriage. Without it, you have nothing. Compromise is very important with your partner. You should not let issues go unresolved –… Continue reading →
New California divorce laws
If you are contemplating divorce, read the new 2011 divorce laws which help a couple go through the divorce process using mediation instead of the court system. Effective January, 2011, all divorce hearings require oral testimony unless both parties wave their rights. In some cases a judge may decide against oral testimony since it takes… Continue reading →
Marriage and an extramarital affair
Finding evidence that your husband is having an affair cannot be easy; it oftentimes leads a woman to a divorce attorney. Finding that your husband is cheating on you destroys the trust you once had in him; it opens up emotions you did not know you had, such as rage, betrayal and humiliation. How do… Continue reading →
What happens to the family dog?
Don’t let your divorce become a dog fight. Statistics show that about 25% of all divorce cases involve pet custody. To some, a dog is just like a child – a family member – custody is wanted, visitation rights are needed, vet bills must be paid. If you are going through a divorce, make sure… Continue reading →
Cooperating while divorcing
The divorce process consists of three parts: separation, financial matters and healing. It has been proven that two people working together instead of against each other, could come up with an agreement that is favored by both. Cooperating while divorcing can be an asset. When cooperating with each other, the couple needs to know how… 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 →
What is Collaborative Law?
Collaborative law is when a couple makes an agreement with their attorney to process their divorce outside a court room. All parties must agree that if they cannot settle their divorce issues and one party decides to go before a judge, the attorneys must withdraw from the case. The couple signs a ‘Participation Agreement’ which… Continue reading →
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