When a parent has concerns about their children being in the care of the other parent, they often request that contact between that parent and child be supervised. The court’s number one concern is the best interest of the child. It will attempt to balance the child’s best interest while allowing the non-custodial parent to… Continue reading →
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Coping with emotions during a divorce
Anyone going through a divorce knows that regardless of the situation, there is a lot of emotional stress involved. It is especially difficult when the divorce is being contested and there is a lot of conflict, but even during a relatively peaceful process, individuals oftentimes find they are angry and depressed. Many individuals find they… Continue reading →
Marital debt division
When a couple gets divorced, they are faced with the dilemma of dividing up their debts as well as their assets. The division of marital debt and assets is a complicated area of family law. California Family Court has the right to divide joint debts between the couple, regardless of whose name is on the… Continue reading →
Is this child yours?
Paternity issues can arise out of many situations. In many cases, a man may want to establish his parental rights or he may be questioning if he is actually the father of the child. Whatever your issues may be, it is important to get the help of a knowledgeable Orange County Family lawyer who understands… Continue reading →
What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
It is preferred by the court that the couple works out custody and visitation rights on their own. If an agreement cannot be reached, however, the court will step in and work on the principle of what they believe to be the best interests of the child in question. The number one custody option is… Continue reading →
Divorce and child support
Every parent wants the assurance that his or her child will get everything he or she needs. This is especially true when divorce breaks up a family. That assurance requires financial support. When a couple divorces and there are children involved, the family court considers the following factors when determining child support: The income of… Continue reading →
Do you need a restraining order?
During the emotionally difficult time leading to and during the divorce process, it is not uncommon for a spouse to suffer from physical abuse or threatening behavior. Despite the understandable stress of your situation, it is never okay for domestic violence to occur. Are you a victim of domestic violence? If so, you need to… Continue reading →
Third-party custody
Child custody issues do not always pertain to divorce. Issues sometimes come into play when a couple has a child and has never married. Now, they are breaking up and a custody dispute arises. Today, with so many blended and extended families, someone other than the biological parent has become the child’s primary caretaker. That… Continue reading →
Changing child custody
Even though you have your final judgment in your hands regarding child custody, it is still possible to change the custody. Of course you will have to show that substantial changes have occurred to justify the change. Courts look at the best interests of the child and their number one concern is preserving the stability… Continue reading →
Petition to relocate
Child custody issues can become complicated when one of the parents suddenly decided to relocate to another city. Many divorce agreements provide restrictions regarding the ability of a parent to relocate. Does yours? A parent that wants to relocate because of a new job is required to file a petition with the court to remove… Continue reading →
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