One of the most common types of legal disputes that California residents might be a part of at some point in their lives is child custody disputes. Whether the parents are divorcing, or were never married, child custody disputes can turn into complicated and emotional...
What issues take center stage in a ‘grey divorce’?
When a couple in their 50s or 60s in the Riverside area decide to divorce, their divorce may look very different from their counterparts in their 20s and 30s. When it comes to a “grey divorce” issues such as child custody or child support may not be relevant if the...
Divorce rate has dropped, but marital problems persist
Over time, the number of American marriages that have ended in divorce has gone down. Social scientists point to several factors that have contributed to the decline. However, despite the drop in divorces throughout the nation, Riverside residents are likely still...
Taking a stand against domestic violence in a relationship
Many relationships in California are built on love and commitment. Even when a couple functions well together, there can be ups and downs. While disagreements and even fights are possible, what is not acceptable is physical harm or abuse. When a partner in a...
Parallel parenting in a high-conflict divorce
Parents in the Riverside area who divorced may share equal custody with their child. However, this does not necessarily erase the animosity they may have between one another even after their divorce ended. When bad feelings persist, does this mean co-parenting is...
Crafting a workable child custody agreement in California
Child custody is the foundation for many extended disagreements in a California divorce. Parents are undoubtedly concerned about their child and want to cobble together and agreement that adheres to their best interests. Still, there will inevitably be issues in...
Visitation can vary depending on a child’s needs
Child custody can be one of the most contentious and difficult issues to resolve when a couple chooses to get a divorce. In California, parents can share custody of their children, or one parent may be granted sole custody. When a parent does not have custodial rights...
The Role Of Confidentiality Agreements In Divorce
In the past few years, confidentiality agreements have garnered a bad reputation. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, it became apparent that rich and powerful men were using confidentiality agreements to hide sexual harassment allegations and litigation from the...
Why married same-sex couples should get a postnuptial agreement
Same-sex couples fought hard for the right to legally marry and have those marriages recognized in court -- so they often hate to think about the possibility of divorce.Frankly, thinking about that while everything is going well between you and your spouse is actually...
Making long-distance parenting work
A lot of divorced parents struggle with the separation from their children -- especially when they can't have shared physical custody for some reason. Whether the situation is temporary because of illness or there's a long-term issue -- like a job in another state --...
