California law dictates how a judge will determine a divorce case based on the facts surrounding the case and what they see as fair. The judges in California court are prepared for anything, from custody, to support, property, and other issues. You may wonder how a judge will decide your particular case and what evidence… Continue reading →
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Obtaining Child Custody as a Mother in California
You may wonder who is more likely to receive custody of a child: the mother of father. If you had asked this question in the past, things would have been a lot different than they are today. Today’s courts are a lot different from ones of the past because they are looking to award custody… Continue reading →
Can Facebook Contact Violate a Restraining Order?
If somebody has a restraining order against another person, contact is supposed to be off-limits. These orders come about through a civil proceeding and require that a party does not do certain acts. This can range anywhere from making sure that one party does not dispose of assets to one party harassing another party or… Continue reading →
Domestic Violence: Preparing For Court
Domestic Violence cases are handled a little differently than a lot of other family cases, since there is a violence factor involved in the case. This being the case, when a domestic violence case is going to go to court, the court will first hold a hearing in order to determine whether or not… Continue reading →
Alimony & divorce
Alimony is also known as spousal support. Alimony, or the amount (in dollars, property, etc.) of spousal support that one spouse will provide to another during divorce or separation is determined by many factors that can include the length of the marriage, the support during the marriage, and is considered a continuation of that support… Continue reading →
Child Custody Agreement
Child custody is probably the most important legal matter in a divorce. If a couple heading for divorce cannot arrive at a good custody plan for their children, the court will do it for them. The court, under the California Family Code, assures the best interests of the children when determining which parent should have… Continue reading →
How can I get my ex to move out?
Help! I signed my divorce papers almost a month ago and my ex refuses to move out of the house – even though the judge told him to do so. I am ready to move on with my life but it’s impossible to do so when he’s still here. How do I get him out?… Continue reading →
What do you mean I have to stay away?
Have you been served a restraining order? Do you need a restraining order for your protection? A restraining order is often issued when a person brings about accusations of domestic violence, physical or emotional abuse, threats of bodily harm, harassment or stalking against a family member, spouse or partner. It requires the alleged abuser to… Continue reading →
Is Guardianship right for you?
As if you don’t have enough going on in your life, you have been asked to take on the role of guardian to an elderly family member. A chronic illness or dementia might make it impossible for your family member to continue to take care of his or her own personal and/or financial affairs. Guardianship… Continue reading →
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