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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Is mediation for you?
Once upon a time going through the divorce process meant sitting and arguing in a courtroom. Today, there are new possibilities for couples that include mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Most couples face a hostile divorce, especially when children are involved. Custody issues can lead to lengthy conflicts that disrupt the family member’s lives. Mediation… Continue reading →
Divorce – What are my options?
In California, either spouse can seek dissolution of the marriage. Regardless of who starts the proceedings, both spouses have an equal right to the marital property and custody of any minor children. Your first step is determining how you want to proceed. You have several options, including: · Litigation – In most cases, each spouse… Continue reading →
Establishing parental rights
When a couple has a child and they are not married, oftentimes paternity is in question. Before formulating orders for child support, custody or visitation rights, a family law judge will want to be sure that paternity is established. When a child is born to a married couple, it is presumed that her husband is… Continue reading →
Can a custody arrangement be changed?
Every couple thinks they will live happily ever after when they say the words, “I do”. But what happens if one of the parties decides he or she doesn’t want to be married anymore and asks for a divorce? What happens if there is a child involved? If both parties agree to a divorce, things… Continue reading →
What causes a Parenting Plan Evaluation?
A Parenting Plan Evaluation is a formal investigation that assesses the level of each parent’s parenting skills and determines which parent is best suited to care for the children. It is usually done at the request of one of the parents, but can also be court-ordered. A Parenting Plan Evaluation may be requested by the… Continue reading →
Visitation
One of the most contested issues in a divorce is visitation rights. In most cases, both parents fight for the right to have custody of their child; this often leads to an emotionally charged legal battle. If the couple cannot come to an amicable agreement regarding custody, the court will decide after a trial which… Continue reading →
Conflict and your child
A child can take so much – eventually he or she will break down when there is constant conflict between his or her parents – parents that hate each other. This can take a toll on a child. The child’s distress can form school-related problems, depression, or anxiety. The child can start complaining about frequent… Continue reading →
Denied visitation rights?
Have you been denied visitation rights with your child? A family court will deny visitation if it believes that the child is in some sort of danger. If the court believes, for any reason, that you are taking illegal drugs or drinking excessively, it will deny you the right to spend time with your child…. Continue reading →
Divorce and children
Divorce is no fun. It is filled with pain, confusion, bitterness and financial expense. It is especially sad when one party wants it and the other doesn’t. It gets worse when there are children involved. If your spouse wants a divorce, but you don’t, consider the following: · Is it worth staying together? Would you… Continue reading →
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