Domestic restraining orders exist to protect individuals from abuse or harassment from another person, specifically a spouse or domestic partner. They are awarded with the intent of protecting the victim from the abuser. The restraining order prohibits the abuser from going to the victim’s home or place of employment, having written or oral communication with… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘family court’
Denied visitation rights?
Have you been denied visitation rights with your child? A family court will deny visitation if it believes that the child is in some sort of danger. If the court believes, for any reason, that you are taking illegal drugs or drinking excessively, it will deny you the right to spend time with your child…. Continue reading →
Divorce and children
Divorce is no fun. It is filled with pain, confusion, bitterness and financial expense. It is especially sad when one party wants it and the other doesn’t. It gets worse when there are children involved. If your spouse wants a divorce, but you don’t, consider the following: · Is it worth staying together? Would you… Continue reading →
California specific guidelines on paying child support
The state of California has specific guidelines that determine the amount of child support that should be paid in order to ensure that your child receives proper care. It is up to both parents to provide for their child, both financially and emotionally until at least 18 years old. When determining the amount of child… Continue reading →
Can I get sole custody?
There are a number of reasons why a parent seeks sole custody of a child, including he or she may want more child support or more control over the decisions that are made on the child’s behalf. Of course, there are cases when a parent wants sole custody purely to spite the other parent. Courts… Continue reading →
Is Collaborative divorce right for you?
Most people are familiar with traditional litigation where they go to court with their attorney, using the facts of the case to convince a judge to agree with the outcome they desire. Litigation has its benefits and drawbacks. If the couple is low-conflict and wish to divorce amicably, there may be another option – Collaborative… Continue reading →
Can I collect alimony?
Alimony or spousal support is designed to provide the lower-income spouse with money for living expenses. This is in addition to any child support that is awarded. The judge looks into several factors when considering alimony. Examples include the spouse’s ability to work, age, health, length of the marriage and if he or she was… Continue reading →
Filing an appeal
Your final divorce judgment has been handed to you after months and months of battling with your ex-spouse. What do you do if you are not happy with the court’s decision? You can file an appeal to a higher court to review a possible mistake. If you believe the first court made a mistake in… Continue reading →
Uncontested versus contested divorce
There are two types of divorces – uncontested and contested. An uncontested divorce is usually amicable because the parties agree on how to resolve specific issues beforehand. They do not need the court to divide assets or make determinations about spousal or child support. An uncontested divorce will go through the system more quickly while… Continue reading →
Child custody procedures vs the best interests of the child
Is a bitter child custody procedure really in the best interests of the child? Studies show that it is not always easy growing up split between two households. The court always tries to grant a custody arrangement that is in the best interests of the child. However, today, family relationships can be so complicated that… Continue reading →
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