I can’t stress enough how important consistent co-parenting can make for a healthier environment. Developing routines is essential for your children. I don’t mean in just your home, but in your ex-spouse’s home as well. It doesn’t matter if your children are very young or are teenagers – a schedule is good; it builds consistency…. Continue reading →
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The first year after divorce
Getting through a divorce can be devastating. Now, you are faced with decisions that need to be made by yourself. Do you have the strength to do it? The following are a few tips to get you, a single parent, through one of the toughest times in your life. · First, develop a support network… Continue reading →
Should I stay in the marriage or not?
No one can make the decision of whether you should stay in your marriage or leave it, but you. A confused person who considers the option of raising his or her child as a single person or in a home with two parents is most likely to stay. On the other hand, if a person… Continue reading →
Coping with divorce at holiday time
Summer is approaching, and so is the holiday season. First, there’s July 4th, then Labor Day, then Thanksgiving and then Christmas and the New Year will be here. Holidays are when family and friends get together to show their love for each other and to have a good day. When a couple is going through… Continue reading →
Collecting support from your ex
When children are involved in the divorce process, the court will order one or both of the parents to pay support. What happens when one does not? According to California law, you are owed support for your children. It is a responsibility of each parent to provide for their children. Stay calm; there are ways… Continue reading →
Age of majority
The age of majority is when a child reaches the threshold of adulthood. He or she is no longer considered a minor. California Family Code 6500 states, “A minor is an individual who is under 18 years of age. The period of minority is calculated from the first minute of the day on which the… Continue reading →
Child neglect
California law states that child abuse is when a child is physically injured by an individual – an occurrence that is different from an accident. It is when a child is subjected to unjustifiable punishment or is sexually exploited or neglected by not getting sufficient food, shelter or medical care. It is when a parent… Continue reading →
Out-of-State Custody
When a couple is divorced and one parent wants to move out of the area, things can become difficult – problems can and will arise. If your former spouse is moving out of the state, you need to be able to communicate with him or her in order to make a difficult and complex situation… Continue reading →
A father’s rights
California courts do not show favoritism to a mother or father in child custody cases. They look at who will have the best interest of the child and who will provide the best care. The court takes into consideration the parent who can provide the most stable home environment, including school, and family support. Courts… Continue reading →
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