Has your child’s other parent filed a custody modification request? If so, then you need to be prepared to respond. If you don’t, or if you do so in a haphazard way, then the court may grant the request, thereby restricting your time with and access to your child....
Divorce is hard. It can be technically challenging, financially risky and emotionally devastating. So, if you're going through the divorce process right now, it may not make you feel any better to hear this, but it used to be much, much worse. California was first...
No relationship is perfect. Married couples will frequently have disagreements and disputes. While this is considered common, even in a healthy marriage, if the conflicts become aggressive or physical, this is no longer healthy or even safe. Events of domestic...
In California, divorce is complicated as is all child custody and support. However, what happens after divorce is equally as complicated. And, the question of whether child support funds can be used for a home down payment is a common one among post-divorced parents....
Any of our readers who are contemplating a divorce in California might know that this state follows the community property approach, which is different from the vast majority of the other states. Understanding the differences of this approach to divorce, as well as...
There’s a lot at stake in your child custody case. If the judge rules against you, then your time with your child may be restricted, resulting in damage to your relationship with them. To prevent this from happening, you’re probably thinking through the ways you can...
In some ways, we’re a much more mobile society than we once were. Today, it’s common for people to move to new cities or states for work, to be closer to loved ones, or to pursue new interests. While that mobility certainly has its benefits, it can also create...
In California family law cases, the parties might think that once an order is made by a judge that it cannot be changed. That, however, is not the case. In situations where there are legal justifications to do so, the judge can set aside the decision. This is even...
While California courts generally prefer that you and your co-parent agree on your own custody terms, this is not possible for all couples. Sometimes even if you give it your best effort, you may find yourself heading to custody court. Many parents wonder about how to...
When going through the property division process in a California divorce, you can’t overlook the role that marital debts play. Because California is a community property state, in most instances, you and your spouse will split those debts, but that might leave you on...