Like heterosexual couples, same-sex couples do not go into a marriage thinking that it will one day end. Unfortunately, the reality is that same-sex marriages end just as other marriages do. When divorce enters the picture, these couples often have just as many...
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California child support | Putting the focus on loving dads
When it comes to the public's perspective on child support, many noncustodial fathers get a bad rap. The focus is often on the custodial parent who is entitled to receive child support. This is usually the mother. It is not fair to single out all fathers and think of...
Is financial or economic abuse a form of domestic violence?
It is difficult to find a domestic violence organization or group that uses the term domestic in tandem with financial abuse. Arguably, this is not because the two are unrelated but rather because the documentation offered by these organizations deals with one topic...
It is your child and your custody case | Take control
Many child custody cases are almost automatically contentious. Each parent's push to assert his or her parental rights results in explosive disputes if not out-and-out battles. Most California parents considering divorce are aware of these difficult child custody...
Financial steps to take before divorce
You can begin working on dividing your assets before you and your spouse even officially get divorced. There are numerous things you can do to make the process easier and to come through the split in good shape.First off, make sure you cancel out any joint lines of...
Fight for your child’s right to parental support
If you are a person who does not like to make waves or face conflict, you might be tempted to ignore your co-parent's inability to pay child support. While this is certainly understandable, we want you to know one thing before you continue reading. Being supported...
Domestic violence lawyers: The backbone of your support system
Victims of domestic violence in California and elsewhere often have a hard time discussing their experiences with other people. This is especially so if the victim feels that their friends or family members cannot possibly understand what they are going through....
Are same-sex couples more or less likely to split up?
Though legal views on same-sex marriage have shifted significantly in the last few years, it is still viewed differently than opposite-sex marriage in much of modern society. Does this mean that these couples are more likely to call it quits once they do get married?...
How to talk to kids about divorce and custody
Even when it's necessary and for the best, divorce can still be hard on the kids. It's important to know how you should broach the subject with them to make this transition to a new way of living go as smoothly as possible. First of all, you and your ex want to appear...
Why would a child support payment be under the full amount?
In California, the State Disbursement Unit handles child support payments. Money is sent to the SDU by the parent who is supposed to pay, and then the SDU sends it on to the other parent through a direct deposit, a check, or an electronic card. There are a lot of...