Are you planning a wedding? Do you have assets that you would like to protect just in case your marriage does not last? Do you have questions about whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you? A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two unmarried people that decide the terms of a divorce before they… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Family Law’
How long do I have to Appeal a Divorce Judgement?
A divorce decree, or the final judgement in a divorce proceeding, states important terms for issues such as property distribution, child custody, child support, and alimony payments. The right to appeal your judgment is governed entirely by statute in California. If you file an appeal, jurisdiction is turned over to the appellate court, except for… Continue reading →
Can Child Support Be Changed
With today’s economy being the way it is, nothing is constant, especially when it comes to finances. When a couple gets divorced in California and children are involved, the issues involved in child support are of critical importance. The divorce order will include the instructions regarding paying child support, the amount, and how the payments… Continue reading →
Tips for a Successful Divorce
Divorce is not only about ending a marriage, it is also about reestablishing your new and separate life. The focus should be on the future. Successfully getting a divorce is not about filling out the correct paperwork and fulfilling certain legal requirements. It’s about successfully recovering emotionally from this life-changing event, as well as finding… Continue reading →
Who get’s our Dog?
We all love our pets. When going through a divorce, the division of items can be a stressful and daunting task – this includes the family dog. Deciding the outcome between divorce and family dog can be a difficult process for any divorcing couple to go through. Even though many consider their pets as part… Continue reading →
The Divorce Process
The most important step in any divorce is to decide that you are ready to end your marriage. Some people are completely sure of this decision while others go back and forth with their decision. The California divorce process can be long and difficult, especially if you are unaware of what it entails. Once started,… Continue reading →
Are Good Providers Rotten Husbands?
This can also apply to some women or wives. Some men who insist that they are a good provider turn out to be a not-so-good husband. Take the man who works long hours 6 or 7 days a week. Most of the time – he is not available to participate in family gatherings or attend… Continue reading →
Don’t Lie to your Children
Trying to spare your child the awful truth? Fighting behind closed doors? Concealing your emotions instead of addressing the issues? How does divorce really affect your children? Children have a right to know about impending change in the family, especially if it affects them. Unfortunately, divorce brings out the worst in people. In their attempts… Continue reading →
Post-Judgement Modifications
Sometimes significant changes occur after a couple is legally divorced that make it necessary to change the court order. During these occasions, a legal modification may be appropriate, for example: If you have lost your job If you have suffered a disability or illness If your ex-spouse has had a significant increase in financial status… Continue reading →
Help! I’m In an Abusive Relationship
Do you feel alone in your relationship? If you’re in an abusive relationship, your abuser most probably has isolated you from your friends and family. He has made you financially, socially and physically dependent on him. Learning how to leave an abusive relationship is a process that takes time. Plus, leaving an abusive relationship is… Continue reading →
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