Many have asked the question, “Can I collect half of my former spouse’s social security after the divorce is final?” The answer is maybe. In order to do so, your marriage must have lasted for more than ten years and when you reach retirement age, you are not married to someone else. If this is… Continue reading →
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What causes a Parenting Plan Evaluation?
A Parenting Plan Evaluation is a formal investigation that assesses the level of each parent’s parenting skills and determines which parent is best suited to care for the children. It is usually done at the request of one of the parents, but can also be court-ordered. A Parenting Plan Evaluation may be requested by the… Continue reading →
Property Division
California is a community property state. Community property includes all property and debt acquired by the couple from the date of their marriage until the marital cut-off date. This includes all real estate, household goods, automobiles, boats, jewelry, etc. Property division and marital debt issues are settled by a signed Final Judgment of Dissolution of… Continue reading →
Visitation
One of the most contested issues in a divorce is visitation rights. In most cases, both parents fight for the right to have custody of their child; this often leads to an emotionally charged legal battle. If the couple cannot come to an amicable agreement regarding custody, the court will decide after a trial which… Continue reading →
Conflict and your child
A child can take so much – eventually he or she will break down when there is constant conflict between his or her parents – parents that hate each other. This can take a toll on a child. The child’s distress can form school-related problems, depression, or anxiety. The child can start complaining about frequent… Continue reading →
Divorce and debts
When a marriage ends, the property and assets are not the only things that are divided. So are your debts – credit cards and other bills that need to be paid. When there is a prenuptial agreement, it is usually easier to divide debts that have been incurred because the agreement will guide you through… Continue reading →
Spousal support & Divorce
Protect yourself from possible financial disaster! Spousal support is normally awarded so the recipient spouse can have some degree of financial independence. He or she can continue with the lifestyle they have been used to while the marriage was intact. Depending on the circumstances, spousal support can be awarded for a limited time or indefinitely…. Continue reading →
Understanding family law
Are you confused about the division of marital assets, spousal support, and child custody? Are you concerned that your financial future will no longer be secure? If you are heading for divorce, chances are you have many questions. You need to understand your options. When you are involved in a family dispute, you need personal… Continue reading →
Is your former spouse a “no-show” parent?
What do you do when your children are waiting for their father to arrive to spend a day with and he calls at the last minute to say he’s not coming? This is not the first time it’s happened. How do you handle all of the canceled weekends, the forgotten birthdays, and the missed school… Continue reading →
What is parental alienation?
Parental alienation is the intentional or unintentional influence an ex-spouse may have on your children after divorce. It’s when one parent starts to interfere in the other parent’s parenting time or visitation time through the children. It is not healthy to discuss your negative feelings or opinions about your former spouse with your child. Regardless… Continue reading →
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