A divorce is a life-altering event, and heightened emotions can lead to poor decisions on the part of both parties. When a couple divorces, the court will order child visitation at reasonable places and times and will leave it up to the parents to determine a more exact arrangement and schedule. Reasonable visitation is flexible… Continue reading →
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A father’s rights
Are you in a situation where you are not sure you are the father of a newborn child? Do you want to exercise your own legal paternity rights? If this is your case, DNA testing and a court order is what you need. Depending on whether or not the child’s mother will allow you to… Continue reading →
Parenting plan modifications
A parenting plan is a court order that provides a detailed cooperative approach to divorced parents raising their children. The plan details the rights, duties and responsibilities of each parent. It accommodates both parents’ work schedules and lifestyles. Parenting plans make provisions for how the parents will: · share the residential schedule of their children… Continue reading →
An end to spousal support
California law does not favor one spouse paying spousal support to the other forever. The court gives you the opportunity to revisit the issue of spousal support payments. When a couple has been married for many years, questions sometimes arise regarding spousal support modifications or termination. There are times when the court will end or… Continue reading →
Is a collaborative divorce right for you?
Are you thinking about divorce? Would you like your divorce to be peaceful and respectful? Are you afraid to enter a court room? If you answered, “yes” to the above questions, you may want to consider a collaborative divorce. This process is more cost-effective and less stressful than sitting opposite your spouse in a court… Continue reading →
Separating martial debt
In today’s economy, many couples owe astounding amounts of money for homes, cars and credit card purchases. When you’re in a relationship, it is easier to pay the debt, but what happens when the marriage ends up in divorce – who is responsible? When a couple files for divorce, they first think about their assets;… Continue reading →
Divorce & spousal support
Spousal support is a key part of any divorce and can be awarded to either of the spouses. It is often one of the most difficult situations to deal with in the divorce process because it affects the current and future lifestyles of both parties. No one wants to be hindered financially by the payment… Continue reading →
Signing divorce papers
What do you do when your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers? Start the divorce proceedings because you do not need him to agree in order to obtain a legal divorce. A court appearance will be scheduled and it is up to him if he wants to appear. However, if you want cooperation from… Continue reading →
Who pays for the child’s college after a divorce?
Do you and your former spouse have a child that is about to enter college? Are you wondering who pays for your child’s college expenses? When two parents are divorcing and there is a college-bound child involved, expenses for that child become a major concern when negotiating the divorce settlement. They include tuition, room and… Continue reading →
What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
It is preferred by the court that the couple works out custody and visitation rights on their own. If an agreement cannot be reached, however, the court will step in and work on the principle of what they believe to be the best interests of the child in question. The number one custody option is… Continue reading →
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