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 →
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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 →
Parenting time modification
Everyone goes through changes in their life. But when a change is so great that you need a modification in your parenting time, this can result in a stressful time. Parenting time schedules are made in accordance with the best interest of the child. Reasons that can result in a parenting time modification include: ·… Continue reading →
Establishing parental rights
When a couple has a child and they are not married, oftentimes paternity is in question. Before formulating orders for child support, custody or visitation rights, a family law judge will want to be sure that paternity is established. When a child is born to a married couple, it is presumed that her husband is… Continue reading →
Can a custody arrangement be changed?
Every couple thinks they will live happily ever after when they say the words, “I do”. But what happens if one of the parties decides he or she doesn’t want to be married anymore and asks for a divorce? What happens if there is a child involved? If both parties agree to a divorce, things… Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
What is spousal support?
Not all divorces require one spouse to pay spousal support to the other. If there is a significant income disparity between the couple and they have been married for a long time, the chances of one paying the other spousal support are great. The family court judge retains jurisdiction over the spousal support issue. If… Continue reading →
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
Divorce is an emotional experience that includes uncertainty and anger. There are some individuals that become extremely angry and resort to violence against their ex-spouse. It is a way for an individual to try and control the other person. Domestic violence or spousal abuse is considered to be any type assault committed against family members,… Continue reading →
Relocation matters
What happens when one parent wants to move away – sometimes across town and other times to a distant city or another state? He or she wants to take the child – your child. Before a judge will grant an order allowing the parent to make a move, certain issues must be addressed, which include:… Continue reading →
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