A wedding is supposed to be a happy occasion. The couple has high hopes for a prosperous and loving future together. Unfortunately, this does not always happen – marital bliss can turn into misery and despair. A divorce may be contested or uncontested. When it is uncontested, the process moves along quickly. It means that… Continue reading →
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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 Younger children have the tendency to act out or become withdrawn… Continue reading →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 →
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 →
Making divorce easier for the children
Divorce is never easy on a couple, regardless of who initiated it and for what reasons. It is especially difficult on children, particularly younger ones that do not understand what is happening between their parents. Although you can never take away the pain and confusion surrounding your children during the divorce process, there are ways… Continue reading →
What are visitation rights?
A parent who does not have physical custody is awarded visitation rights. This allows the parent and child to visit each other on a regular basis. Visitation benefits allow the parent to take their child to their home or enjoy an outing to somewhere else. When supervised visitation is ordered, a responsible adult must be… Continue reading →
Different types of child custody
It is important to understand the difference between legal custody and physical custody: Legal Custody – The parent has the legal authority to make major decisions for the child, such as education, religion and non-emergency medical decisions. Legal custody includes sole legal custody, which is when a parent is the only person who has legal… Continue reading →
Out-of-state child custody
If a parent wants to relocate to another county, state or country, out-of-state child custody issues must be addressed and approved by the court that has jurisdiction over the children at the time. When it comes to relocating children, custody agreements can be modified. It is important to make sure your parental rights are protected… Continue reading →
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