Child support, as its name implies, is a means of providing money from the higher earning parent to the lower earning parent in order to provide for the necessities of life (and other items as well) for the benefit of the minor children. Under California law, parents are required to continue providing financially for their… Continue reading →
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Divorce…child custody & visitation
Pause for a moment and take a deep breath. As you exhale, forget about how much you despise your ex. Forget about the petty things you could do to get back at him or her. Forget about alimony, child support, and the new person you have seen them with. Instead, think of the children you had with… Continue reading →
Understanding Common Law Marriages
Have you been living in the same home with a significant other for an extended period of time? Does your relationship feel like a marriage, even though neither one of you wants the formality of a big ceremony? You may already be married under the law. Cohabitation over extended periods may lead to what is… Continue reading →
Visitiation Orders
When a family goes through a divorce, children tend to suffer the most. Divorce is a big change, and it is sometimes difficult for a child to understand why these changes are happening and what led to their parents’ split. These questions are sometimes far beyond what a child can comprehend, making these troubled times… Continue reading →
What about the children?
Divorce is not only hard on the couple; it is hard on the children. Your children will needs a lot of love and support to get through this stressful time, especially younger children who do not have the skills to verbally communicate their emotions. Younger children have the tendency to act out or become withdrawn… Continue reading →
Paternity issues
Do you have paternity questions? Are you questioning that the newborn baby born to your girlfriend is yours? Are you just not sure? You have rights. If parents are not married, it is necessary to establish paternity in order to define parental rights and responsibilities, such as decision-making, child custody and child support, and visitation… Continue reading →
What happens when custodial parent leaves the state?
When a custodial parent moves across town, visitation rights can still be maintained. However, what happens when that parent decides to move to another state? This often becomes a delicate issue when faced by divorced couples who have a custody order regarding their child. Courts today believe that this kind of move can be detrimental… Continue reading →
Are you contemplating divorce?
You thought and thought about your decision to divorce your spouse for a very long time. You finally decided that divorce is your best option. Now, you must decide the best way to tell your spouse you want to end your marriage. If your marriage has deteriorated to this point, chances are your spouse probably… Continue reading →
Should I stay in my marriage?
In many cases, divorce can be compared to an emotional roller coaster. How many times have you decided that divorce is the right answer for you? How many times did you change your mind about your decision? Divorce does not happen overnight – there are steps that need to be taken before your judgment is… Continue reading →
Was your child taken away?
California’s child abuse and neglect laws are very serious. If you, as a parent, find yourself on the wrong side of these laws, you also know how easily your children can be taken away. You ask, “How can this be resolved?” As a parent, do you understand your responsibilities towards your children? Statistics show that… Continue reading →