California takes domestic violence issues very seriously. Both the accused and the alleged victim have rights that need to be protected. If there is a real threat of harm, a court will issue a protective or restraining order. In most cases, claims of domestic violence are true, however, sometimes claims have no merit and are… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘family court’
Understanding visitation rights
A divorce is a life-altering event, and heightened emotions can lead to poor decisions on the part of both parties. When a couple divorces, the court will order child visitation at reasonable places and times and will leave it up to the parents to determine a more exact arrangement and schedule. Reasonable visitation is flexible… Continue reading →
An end to spousal support
California law does not favor one spouse paying spousal support to the other forever. The court gives you the opportunity to revisit the issue of spousal support payments. When a couple has been married for many years, questions sometimes arise regarding spousal support modifications or termination. There are times when the court will end or… Continue reading →
Child support issues
What do you do if your former spouse is ordered to pay child support and he or she refuses to do so. If this happens to you, the person owing the support may be held in contempt of the court order and sent to jail until the support is paid. In addition, a money judgment… Continue reading →
Divorce and the family home
Keeping the family home can be quite challenging during divorce, especially if the parties have little or no equity in it. Once upon a time, families owned their homes outright without any mortgage payments. Today is a different story – many mortgage payments cannot be made or worse, homes are in foreclosure. Today’s economy has… Continue reading →
Divorce & spousal support
Spousal support is a key part of any divorce and can be awarded to either of the spouses. It is often one of the most difficult situations to deal with in the divorce process because it affects the current and future lifestyles of both parties. No one wants to be hindered financially by the payment… Continue reading →
Order of protection
You deserve to feel safe and protected. Has your relationship become violent? Do you think you need an Order for Protection? An Order of Protection can: · Order the defendant to stay away from your home · Order the defendant from committing any violent acts · Order the defendant from contacting you in any way,… Continue reading →
When are you in contempt of court?
The following are examples of contempt actions and their consequences: · A parent not paying child support – can be jailed until full payment is made · When one party does not turn over an asset subject to a settlement agreement – can be jailed until asset is relinquished · Refusing visitation to the non-custodial… Continue reading →
Child custody evaluator
A professional child custody evaluator is a neutral third party when it comes to child custody matters in court. His or her sole purpose is to determine the best interests of the child’s overall well-being. His or her recommendations are used to guide the court in its decisions on child custody. The evaluator looks at… Continue reading →
Who pays for the child’s college after a divorce?
Do you and your former spouse have a child that is about to enter college? Are you wondering who pays for your child’s college expenses? When two parents are divorcing and there is a college-bound child involved, expenses for that child become a major concern when negotiating the divorce settlement. They include tuition, room and… Continue reading →
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