Divorce is an emotional and stressful procedure to go through. But, when children are involved, matters are often made more complicated because the best interests of the children must be considered above all. Even though it is difficult, parents must set aside any tensions or hostility they feel towards each other. They must work together… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Family Law’
Alimony modification
Alimony or spousal support is paid by one spouse to the spouse with fewer financial resources when the couple divorces. The purpose is to help the less financially advantaged spouse transition into a new life. Before alimony is awarded by the court, it must be proven that the circumstances demand such an order. If the… Continue reading →
Your rights as a dad
Are you an unmarried father looking for visitation with your child? Or, are you an unmarried mother who wants child support? The first step is to establish a legal father-child relationship. This step is necessary to establish custody and visitation rights when the parents are not married to each other. Paternity is established through DNA… Continue reading →
Do you have contempt issues?
What happens when your ex-spouse violates the terms of your divorce settlement? The decision to divorce, in most cases, is a difficult one. Reaching an agreeable arrangement for child and/or spousal support, child custody, visitation, property and debt division, and all the other family issues involved in the dissolution of a marriage is time-consuming, stressful… Continue reading →
What happens if custodial parent moves?
What happens when the custodial parent decides to move to another state? Can visitation rights be easily maintained? Will the disruption in visitation with the non-custodial parent be detrimental to the child? In most cases, the custodial parent must get the approval of the non-custodial parent and/or the court before the move can take place…. Continue reading →
Dividing up debts and liabilities
As part of an action for the dissolution of a marriage, the court must determine the division of the couple’s debts and liabilities – not only division of property. The court considers the circumstances surrounding each party before arriving at a fair and equitable division. The court looks at the length of the marriage, the… Continue reading →
California bill and spousal abusers
For those of you involved in an abusive relationship, help is on the way. A proposed bill, AB-1522, would end spousal support payments for spouses who have been convicted of violent sexual felonies against their former partners. The bill was initiated by someone who was forced to pay spousal support to her husband after he… Continue reading →
Are you a victim of domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is an attempt by another person to cause or intentionally cause bodily injury. The individual places the victim in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or harassment that causes significant emotional distress. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, this is a serious issue and you should immediately take steps to protect… Continue reading →
Who gets the family home after a divorce?
One of the biggest questions to be asked during the divorce process is, “Who gets the family home?” Should the wife or husband get it or should it be sold and the proceeds split? Keep in mind that property, such as this family house, acquired during the marriage is community property and each spouse is… Continue reading →
Parenting plan and dispute resolution options
In all divorces where children are involved, a parenting plan must be created, which works for all concerned. What happens if a dispute comes up? How can it be resolved amicably? The most common dispute resolution involves taking your former spouse back to court. What about legal fees? They can really mount up on post-decree… Continue reading →
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