Bird-nest parenting, also called "nesting," has been the latest wave in co-parenting techniques for several years. Essentially, it's the thing all the cool divorced parents were trying: The kids stayed in the family home so that they experienced minimal disruption to...
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Month: August 2017
The proof you need to get a permanent protective order
Getting a temporary protective order is usually a breeze -- judges err on the side of caution and will generally issue the order based simply on your sworn statement. However, you have to be back in court in a few days with actual evidence to support your claims --...
Should you chip in on back-to-school expenses?
Are you separated from your child's other parent? Are you already divorced? Perhaps you were never married in the first place? No matter what the situation, if you have a child support order in place, the back-to-school season presents the non-custodial parent with a...
Understand how different types of credit are affected by divorce
One of the hardest things to when you get divorced is the impact of the divorce on your credit score. The harsh reality is that -- unless you've always kept your credit separate from that of your spouse -- you're probably going to have some problems untangling your...
How does the child’s best interest affect custody decisions?
When a California court needs to decide a child custody matter, the court will consider many different things. However, the most important thing that the court will consider is the best interest of the child or children involved. In this respect, the best interests of...
Can a same-sex spouse get alimony in California?
Spousal support (alimony) is often a touchy subject these days because many people see it as part of a bygone era when men worked outside of the home and married women had little resources for themselves. That makes it an even touchier subject, emotionally, for...