In order to convince a judge that you should be the custodial parent, you need to present a case that emphasizes all of your positive character traits. However, if you want to prove to the judge that your child’s other parent is misfit, you must have grounds and witnesses to support your claim. Trying to… Continue reading →
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Can I lower my child support payments?
With today’s economy and job market, unexpected, significant decreases in income can be a reason to request modification of your child support order. If you have lost your job or received a decrease in your salary and are having problems meeting your child support requirement, you can ask the court to modify the amount of… Continue reading →
How can I get visitation?
Visitation is the time a non-custodial parent spends with his or her children. In a divorce, the visitation is not always standard – every other weekend, every other holiday and a week or two during the summer. The schedule can vary from a little time to a fifty-fifty split between the parents. When entering into… Continue reading →
Divorce and the holidays
Now that the holidays are upon us, one of the challenges every newly divorced parent faces is providing a happy, safe, and comforting time for their children. Every child wants both parents to spend holidays with. When that first holiday comes and one parent is missing, it is hard for any child. Statistics show that… Continue reading →
What is sole custody?
In most divorce cases where children are concerned, the court prefers to award joint custody to the parents. In this way, the children get to spend equal amounts of time with both parents – it is in the best interests of the children. However, there are circumstances in which sold custody is the best option…. Continue reading →
Who pays for college expenses after a divorce?
Every parent wants their child to pursue higher education. Unfortunately, this does not always happen if your marriage comes to an end and your ability to provide for your child’s college education comes to a halt. They wonder how they will be able to afford the high costs. In California, child support payments, for the… Continue reading →
Parenting plan after a divorce
The court requires all divorcing parents to adopt a parenting plan, which is intended to ensure the child continues to have frequent and continued contact with both parents. The parenting plan must detail how the parents will share and be involved in the day-to-day raising of their minor child. It should include parental responsibility, time… Continue reading →
Are you having problems seeing your children?
Under California law, parents have the right to visitation with their children – unless a formal court order prohibits them from doing so. Is your former spouse preventing you from seeing your children? Has false allegations been made against you with the intent of preventing you from visiting your children? Does your former spouse refuse… Continue reading →
Juvenile law
The juvenile system emphasizes rehabilitation for juveniles – children under the age of 18. The juvenile system holds children accountable. It can either positively or negatively affect your child’s future. Juvenile court encompasses many cases, including: · At-risk youths · Truancy from school · Dependency · Juvenile crimes Juvenile court offers a greater range of… Continue reading →
Unpaid child support
Being a single parent is a very difficult task. Is your ex-spouse making your life difficult? Nothing is more frustrating than not receiving your child support payments. You ask, “What can I do?” One thing is for sure. Just because you are not getting your support payments does not give you the right to deny… Continue reading →
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