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 →
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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 →
Can a father change the custody arrangements?
When couples first get married, they think they will be married forever. They start planning their future together. They buy a house, a car, and then the first child is born. Everything is going along well; all are happy. All of a sudden, without any notice, the wife wants a divorce. They actually agree to… Continue reading →
Civil paternity
In the State of California, a child born to a married couple is assumed to have been fathered by the husband, unless proven otherwise. If a couple is not married, they can sign a legal document when the child is born or can wait for a later date, if necessary. In the case of an… Continue reading →
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 →
Temporary child custody order and divorce
Once you and your spouse decide to file for divorce, it is important that you determine custody arrangements. If you and your spouse cannot decide this on your own, you can request temporary custody court orders. A temporary child custody order can be established as part of your divorce petition; it takes effect immediately. It… 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 →
Juvenile law
The juvenile system emphasizes rehabilitation for juveniles – children under the age of 18. The juvenile system holds children accountable. It can either positively or negatively affect your child’s future. Juvenile court encompasses many cases, including: · At-risk youths · Truancy from school · Dependency · Juvenile crimes Juvenile court offers a greater range of… Continue reading →
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