All divorce cases are different, and those involving domestic violence can be quite complex. However, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind if you're splitting up due to violence in your relationship. -- Ask your attorney to request protective orders....
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Month: June 2016
Top complaints about child custody habits
If you're splitting custody with your ex, there's a good chance you aren't both going to agree on how everything should be done. This is what makes a parenting plan so important. While drafting one, consider these top complaints: 1. Your ex lets the kids eat whatever...
Key facts about back child support
If you owe child support, it's known as back child support, and it's important to understand how this works from a legal perspective. Whether you wanted to pay or not, and regardless of whether or not you think the payments are fair, you do owe this money. Below are a...
Myths about divorce and property division
There are many myths about divorce swirling around, and it's important to be able to separate the myths from reality. Below are a few of the most common ones, as well as the reasons they don't hold up. 1. You'll lose it all if you cheat on your spouse. The reality is...
Blaming the victim: When speaking up backfires
Recently, discussion of domestic violence has been seen everywhere, from gossip columns to mainstream news publications. Why the sudden increase in visibility? Allegations involving celebrities. After filing for divorce from mega movie star Johnny Depp, estranged wife...
How can virtual visitation be used?
In the modern day, parents sometimes ask for virtual visitation rights. These are very new, and it's important to know how they work and why they may be of use to you in California. Essentially, a virtual visitation plan is one that revolves around contact through...