Under California law, parents have the right to visitation with their children – unless a formal court order prohibits them from doing so. Is your former spouse preventing you from seeing your children? Has false allegations been made against you with the intent of preventing you from visiting your children? Does your former spouse refuse… Continue reading →
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Can I change my spousal support payment?
Spousal support in California can be a complicated matter. California laws allow either party to modify a support order at any time. The court has the final determination on the modification. If you need to modify your spousal support payment, you can file for a modification; however, many factors are considered first. The court will… Continue reading →
What is collaborative family law?
Collaborative family law is when the couple believes that it is in their best interests to voluntarily commit themselves to avoiding adversarial proceedings. They attempt to work together in order to avoid the uncertain outcome of the court. The conflict resolution process does not rely on a court-imposed resolution. It relies on an atmosphere of… Continue reading →
Visitation modification
Visitation rights are an important part of the parenting plan. It is important for a child to have a good relationship with both parents. It is always easy when the parents can agree on a schedule together, but that is not always the case. Visitation rights are not set in stone; they can be modifiable… Continue reading →
Domestic violence and divorce
Domestic violence sometimes plays a big role in when it comes to divorce. It can be a factor for the spouse to ask for a divorce and it can come after the spouse has asked for the divorce. It comes in the form of physical abuse, threats and emotional abuse. Domestic violence is when one… Continue reading →
A divorce that never ends
Perhaps you have read about the couple that has been going through a divorce for the past 12 years and it’s still not final. He’s 79 and she’s 74. They have gone through numerous attorneys and judges during this time. Emotions are charged; they are frayed. Even though the couple still battle in court over… Continue reading →
Juvenile crimes
When children make mistakes it can seriously impact their options in the future. Most juvenile cases are handled in the Family Court system, not in the criminal court. The court focuses on guiding the child to a better future. Crimes that children participate in include: Drug possession Graffiti Vandalism Assault Robbery Burglary Criminal mischief An… Continue reading →
Child custody battles
Unfortunately, child custody battles are often part of a bitter divorce. Are you and your soon-to-be spouse battling for child custody? If the two of you cannot reach an amicable agreement, be prepared to enter a court room. The judge will make the agreement for you. Today, the mother does not always get custody of… Continue reading →
Establishing child support
The law requires both parents to provide, both financially and emotionally, to the raising of their children. The process of establishing child support payments often causes anxiety and frustration for parents going through the divorce process. Courts pay special attention to child support because they take the role of protecting children very seriously. In most… Continue reading →
Relocation & child custody
People move all the time – for all different reasons. Sometimes it is a new job or perhaps for just a change of scenery. Moves aren’t a problem for many people, but for divorced parents, things can become complicated. Moving to another city or state may have a big impact on your child custody or… Continue reading →
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