In a divorce, you may wonder how to divide property, like your marital home or assets. But, when it comes to children, you have different considerations, like deciding what your future looks like, including child support and custody, and how those affect each other....
Property division in a California divorce is often viewed from the perspective of which person gets to retain what. That could include bank accounts, investments, real estate, automobiles and items of sentimental value among many other things. However, other...
Your lying spouse isn’t going to stop being dishonest just because they’re subjected to your divorce’s legal process. Therefore, as you prepare to enter your marriage dissolution, you’ll need to find ways to prove that your spouse is being dishonest. This may be the...
When travel plans come up, you may wonder if you need the other parent’s permission to take your child with you. The answer is usually yes. Married and living with your spouse If you are married and living with your spouse (the other parent), then you do not need...
In a perfect world, custody orders would never need to be modified, but life is filled with unexpected events. While some changes are minor, major events might require a change to your custody order. For example, perhaps you relocated to California for a new job or to...
In California, not every couple who is experiencing challenges in their relationship will immediately choose to move forward with a divorce. In some cases, they either prefer a legal separation or are required to have a legal separation based on their residency in the...
Parents are responsible for providing for their child’s needs, like housing, food, clothes and education. When parents are divorced, child support payments are generally calculated based on their income and how much time they each spend with the child. Income includes...
Almost every marriage has its ups and downs. In most instances, spouses who find themselves in conflict figure out how to resolve the matter and move on. If you’re reading this blog post, then you’re probably wondering when your martial disputes aren’t just...
If a person is the victim of domestic violence in California, they can request a restraining order, also known as a protective order. A protective order can ensure that the abuser cannot contact the victim for a period of time. Forms of domestic violence While...
Many grandparents have close relationships with their grandchildren, providing them with stability and love. In some situations, grandparents may want to seek custody of their grandchildren. Grandparents’ rights Grandparents do not have an automatic right to custody...