If your spouse or partner is threatening you or has physically abused you, do not put up with this behavior. By filing a domestic violence injunction, you can have that person removed from your home and barred from coming near you or contacting you. False accusations of domestic violence during divorce proceedings can hurt either… Continue reading →
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What is an order of protection?
An order of protection is issued by a court in order to protect an individual from being harmed by another due to acts of violence, abuse, threats or harassment. In most cases, they are issued as a result of domestic violence – to keep a spouse and/or children safe from their spouse or partner. There… Continue reading →
Annulling a marriage in California
Marriage is supposed to be a special bond between two people who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together. Sometimes it takes years to come to that decision, while other times, it is made on the spur of the moment. When made on the spur of the moment, oftentimes one or both… Continue reading →
An unfair child support order
Do you think your existing child support order is unfair? Even if you and your former spouse agree that the child support order should be modified, it must be approved by a judge to be legally enforceable. A hearing must be scheduled in order to argue the pros and cons of the proposed modification. As… Continue reading →
Discovering hidden assets
During the divorce process, both parties are supposed to account for all of their assets; however, there are times when one tries to hide some. Finding those concealed assets is not always an easy task. Many individuals receive non-monetary perks from their employer, which include: · Frequent flyer miles · Time share purchased during the… Continue reading →
Child relocation
In California, final divorce judgments are never written in stone. What happens when the custodial parent must move out of the original court jurisdiction because of a new job, taking the child with her or him? If this is the case, California law requires the custodial parent to file a move-away petition with the court…. Continue reading →
Be prepared for your day in court
Being prepared for your day in court is very important. While California Family courts are not as formal as other courts may be, there are still some rules and manners that you should know. Remember to always dress professionally and be courteous to those around you. The following are some helpful hints to get you… Continue reading →
What is harassment?
Under California law CCP Section 527.6, “a person who has suffered harassment may seek a temporary restraining order and an injunction prohibiting harassment. The legal definition of harassment, for the purpose of getting a civil harassment order, is unlawful violence, which includes assault, battery, threats, stalking, repeated telephone calls, emails, or safety for your family…. Continue reading →
Responding to divorce papers
In California either spouse can ask the court to end their marriage even if the other spouse does not agree to it. If there are no complications, the marital status ends six months after the first papers are filed and served on the respondent. When you are served with the papers or Petition, read it… Continue reading →
Dealing with juvenile delinquency
A juvenile delinquency is a person who is usually under the age of 18 and commits an illegal behavior and is accused of breaking the law. If he or she was an adult, it would be charged as a crime. The court deals with this behavior by considering the age of the child, how serious… Continue reading →
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