During the divorce process, both parties are supposed to account for all of their assets; however, there are times when one tries to hide some. Finding those concealed assets is not always an easy task. Many individuals receive non-monetary perks from their employer, which include: · Frequent flyer miles · Time share purchased during the… Continue reading →
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Child relocation
In California, final divorce judgments are never written in stone. What happens when the custodial parent must move out of the original court jurisdiction because of a new job, taking the child with her or him? If this is the case, California law requires the custodial parent to file a move-away petition with the court…. Continue reading →
Be prepared for your day in court
Being prepared for your day in court is very important. While California Family courts are not as formal as other courts may be, there are still some rules and manners that you should know. Remember to always dress professionally and be courteous to those around you. The following are some helpful hints to get you… Continue reading →
Temporary child custody
Child custody battles are unpleasant for everyone concerned; however, they must be addressed. After all paperwork is filed and the hearing date is scheduled, the judge may issue a temporary order that is good for a few months or until the day of the custody hearing. California Family Code Section 3040 states in part, “Custody… Continue reading →
How can I get a continuance?
Divorce proceedings don’t always go smoothly; in fact, few do, especially when child custody is concerned. There may be circumstances that require a continuance of your scheduled hearing. If this is the case, your attorney can ask the court to grant a new hearing date. Several outcomes can occur, which include: A new hearing is… Continue reading →
Responding to divorce papers
In California either spouse can ask the court to end their marriage even if the other spouse does not agree to it. If there are no complications, the marital status ends six months after the first papers are filed and served on the respondent. When you are served with the papers or Petition, read it… Continue reading →
Dealing with juvenile delinquency
A juvenile delinquency is a person who is usually under the age of 18 and commits an illegal behavior and is accused of breaking the law. If he or she was an adult, it would be charged as a crime. The court deals with this behavior by considering the age of the child, how serious… Continue reading →
What to expect from a divorce
No two divorce cases are the same. Each couple comes into the divorce process with different issues, different assets, children or no children. Divorce can be very emotional and difficult. The thought of starting over, not seeing your children every day, being alone – the future is unknown. California, a community property state, divides the… Continue reading →
New California divorce laws
If you are contemplating divorce, read the new 2011 divorce laws which help a couple go through the divorce process using mediation instead of the court system. Effective January, 2011, all divorce hearings require oral testimony unless both parties wave their rights. In some cases a judge may decide against oral testimony since it takes… Continue reading →
What is a palimony?
California Palimony laws were created for couples living together who are not married. If the relationship ends, one of the parties may be entitled to a portion of the other’s property – depending on the circumstances surrounding the relationship. Palimony was best known back in the 1970’s when a woman living with the actor Lee… Continue reading →
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