The overriding consideration in determining child custody is always the best interests of the child. If the child is old enough, the court will talk to him or her before making a decision. Getting Divorce is already overwhelming enough for the parents involved, so one recommendation is to have a detail parenting plan written determining… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Family Law’
What Is A Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
No one should be allowed to abuse or threaten another individual. Domestic Violence usually occurs between two people that share a close relationship. The Domestic Violence Prevention Act was created to protect individuals from assault and battery, physical injuries, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and the destruction of one’s personal property. If you are involved in… Continue reading →
A Domestic Partnership Registration
The June 26, 2013, United States Supreme Court ruling in Hollingsworth v. Perry (regarding Proposition 8 of 2008, which sought to prohibit same-sex marriage in California) did not invalidate or change any of the California Family Code related to registered domestic partners. Domestic partnership registrations are different from marriage licenses. The California Secretary of State’s… Continue reading →
Enforce Child Support Payments
I Didn’t Get My Child Support, Can I Withhold Visitation: How many times have I heard parents complain that they didn’t receive their child support and want to withhold visitation rights because of it? Would this tactic force them to pay? Parents work hard to receive child visitation; they don’t want to be told they… Continue reading →
Sharing Time With Your Children
Children know that their parents love and care for them, especially when their parents are just a hop, skip and a jump away from them. But what happens when the parents are divorced and the children no longer have both parents close by? Divorce means change. One parent has a new house. The rules have… Continue reading →
Saving Money During Divorce
Divorce doesn’t have to be an expensive process. There are ways to save money when it comes to a divorce. It is hard dealing with all the things you will have to give up – and the thought of rebuilding your life after the divorce can be devastating. Divorce is hard, but you do have… Continue reading →
How Is A Business Divided During A Divorce?
Are you heading for divorce court? Do you own and operate a business that you inherited from your family? Owning a business in a divorce can cause the case to become far more complex and involved than it might otherwise be. Furthermore, you might get involved in heated litigation that has the potential to drag… Continue reading →
Personality and Philosophy- The Attorney!
The outcome of a family law case is often determined by the attorney you choose to represent you. While competency is extremely important, so is your attorney’s personality and philosophy in regards to family law issues and how your case will proceed. You don’t want an attorney who is difficult to work with and communicate… Continue reading →
“Your Dad Is Moving Out”
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, they must decide if this is the best way to move on with their lives. Not only does this major decision affect them, it affects their children as well. Is this healthy or unhealthy for all concerned? You must find a healthy and productive way to tell… Continue reading →
Do I need a postnuptial agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is a written contract signed and executed after the couple gets married detailing how to handle family matters if the marriage ends in divorce. Having a postnuptial agreement is more common than you think. Like the contents of a prenuptial agreement, it can include provisions for property division, support, etc. It is… Continue reading →
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