When a parent disrupts the custody rights of the other parent, it is called custodial interference. Custodial interference occurs when a parent refuses to release the child to the other parent, takes the child from the other parent, or otherwise intentionally interferes with the other parents rightful physical custody. Custodial interference can also occur when… Continue reading →
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How Can I Get Joint Custody of my 1-year-old?
Her Mother Agrees Because she is Going Into the Military Joint custody is when parents who do not live together have equal say in making life decision for the child. Parents can have joint custody if they are divorced, separated, or not living together. If both parents agree to share custody of the child, then… Continue reading →
Unmarried Partners and Estate Planning
Today, more Americans than ever are choosing to live together rather than get married, which was made apparent in the Census data which showed that the number of live-in couples in the U.S. rose 25 percent between 2000 and 2010. It is important for unmarried couples to note that they do not have some of… Continue reading →
Divorce Education Programs
Divorce education is a way for the spouses to be able to take more responsibility for resolving their divorce related issues. Divorce is increasingly common these days, and families easily become dependent on the courts to settle matters involving child custody, visitation, child support, paternity, and emergency protective orders. It is becoming increasingly common for… Continue reading →
Physical and Legal Custody
What’s the Difference Between Physical and Legal Custody? In a divorce settlement, there are two main types of child custody: physical custody and legal custody. Both can be broken down into more specific types of custody. Each type entails different rules and responsibilities for the parents, depending on the terms agreed upon in court. Below,… Continue reading →
Determining Factors: Spousal Support Payments
Spousal support refers to when one spouse transfers money or assets to another spouse after divorce. It may also be referred to as “alimony” or “maintenance.”The function of spousal support is to prevent a spouse from experiencing a decrease in standard of living after a divorce. Sometimes, one of the spouses has been out of… Continue reading →
I’m Unemployed-How Do I Pay Child Support?
In California, child support is based on an algebraic formula which takes into account a variety of factors including each parent’s tax filing status and average monthly income. Child support is usually awarded to the parent with whom the child spends the majority of his or her time with, called the custodial parent, and is… Continue reading →
Debt during Divorce- Who is Responsible?
California is a community property state- this means that all property acquired during a marriage belongs to both spouses, including assets and debt. Debt belongs to both spouses even if only one spouse signed the paperwork for the debt. However, community property law defines separate property as property acquired before marriage or after separation. So,… Continue reading →
I’m A Domestic Violence Victim
In the state of California, domestic violence is a very serious issue. California Penal Code Section 13700 states, “Abuse means intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury, or placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to himself or herself, or another.” Domestic violence means, “Abuse committed against an… Continue reading →
Do I have To Pay Child Support?
Every child deserves his or her parent’s support – both emotional and financial. Both parents are required to support their child until he or she reaches the age of 18, graduates from high school, marries, emancipates or joins the military. The non-custodial parent is required to pay a reasonable amount of child support to the… Continue reading →
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