In all divorces where children are involved, a parenting plan must be created, which works for all concerned. What happens if a dispute comes up? How can it be resolved amicably? The most common dispute resolution involves taking your former spouse back to court. What about legal fees? They can really mount up on post-decree… Continue reading →
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Can a father change the custody arrangements?
When couples first get married, they think they will be married forever. They start planning their future together. They buy a house, a car, and then the first child is born. Everything is going along well; all are happy. All of a sudden, without any notice, the wife wants a divorce. They actually agree to… Continue reading →
Are you having problems seeing your children?
Under California law, parents have the right to visitation with their children – unless a formal court order prohibits them from doing so. Is your former spouse preventing you from seeing your children? Has false allegations been made against you with the intent of preventing you from visiting your children? Does your former spouse refuse… Continue reading →
Can I change my spousal support payment?
Spousal support in California can be a complicated matter. California laws allow either party to modify a support order at any time. The court has the final determination on the modification. If you need to modify your spousal support payment, you can file for a modification; however, many factors are considered first. The court will… Continue reading →
Unpaid child support
Being a single parent is a very difficult task. Is your ex-spouse making your life difficult? Nothing is more frustrating than not receiving your child support payments. You ask, “What can I do?” One thing is for sure. Just because you are not getting your support payments does not give you the right to deny… Continue reading →
Spousal abuse
The ending of a relationship may be one of the most stressful times a person goes through in their lifetime. When both parties decide it is time to end the relationship, all is okay. However, when only one person wants the relationship over, the actions and reactions of the parties may precipitate angry feelings. If… Continue reading →
Relocation & child custody
People move all the time – for all different reasons. Sometimes it is a new job or perhaps for just a change of scenery. Moves aren’t a problem for many people, but for divorced parents, things can become complicated. Moving to another city or state may have a big impact on your child custody or… Continue reading →
Domestic violence and child custody
Are you being abused by your spouse? If so, it is hard not to feel angry and resentful. Do you wonder why you have stayed with your spouse for this long? Under California law, domestic violence is a crime that is taken very seriously. California Family Code Section 6211 states, “Domestic violence is abuse perpetrated… Continue reading →
Child support
Do you need legal assistance with child support? The state of California takes into consideration both parents’ income in order to assess child support payments. There are certain factors that affect payments, including: · Child custody · Parenting time · Financial obligation to a previous or new marriage · Health care costs · Child’s education… Continue reading →
Division of marital property
Under California law, marital property includes all property acquired during the marriage however titled, unless it is acquired by inheritance. Property division in a divorce is when the assets, property and items of value are divided. California law requires that property is divided 50/50. Factors that come into play when dividing assets include: · Income… Continue reading →
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