Has your child shown an unwillingness to spend time with you? Parental alienation syndrome could be the reason. It generally occurs when a child’s parents are going through a divorce or separation. The child expresses unjustified hatred or a strong dislike of one parent making visitation difficult or impossible. The feelings can occur when one… Continue reading →
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The parent’s rights
Today, many couples have children without getting married. When this type of relationship ends, problems can arise regarding custody, visitation and support. It would be wonderful if the couple can agree on these issues, but that is not always the case. In order to make it work, you must obtain a court order. A mother… Continue reading →
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 →
A deadbeat parent
A deadbeat parent is a parent who continuously fails to pay court-ordered child support. This has nothing to do with losing a job – they have the means to pay, they just do not. In addition, a deadbeat parent is not always the father. When a parent falls behind in child support payments, the state… 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 →
What happens to the family dog?
Don’t let your divorce become a dog fight. Statistics show that about 25% of all divorce cases involve pet custody. To some, a dog is just like a child – a family member – custody is wanted, visitation rights are needed, vet bills must be paid. If you are going through a divorce, make sure… Continue reading →
Is your marriage worth saving?
If you cannot decide whether or not to file for divorce, stop and think about it. No one can decide for you. Do you have children and do not want to give up seeing them every day? Staying in your marriage to see your children every day may not be a good reason – think… 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 →
What is a Paternity?
When a child is born out of wedlock and the identity of the father is unclear, establishing paternity comes into play. California paternity law says that a man who may be the father is entitled to a DNA blood test to prove whether or not he is. Once this is determined, a voluntary Declaration of… Continue reading →
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