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When you and your co-parent go through the custody process in California, you will need to make decisions on parenting time, which means when each of you will have your child in your care. If you cannot agree, a court will order a parenting time schedule. You might be...
Parents who are awarded child support rely on that income to take care of their children. If the parent who owes the child support does not pay, there are options to address it. Child support overview Child support is the financial obligation paid by a non-custodial...
Divorce is hard. But, divorcing with children is much harder. And, if you are a parent who has separated from your spouse or partner in California, you may wonder how to cover the costs of raising your child until a formal child support order is issued by the court....
Property division is often the most complicated aspect of a California divorce. In fact, money problems or one spouse’s financial irresponsibility are sometimes the reasons marriages end. After you and your spouse separate, you may worry that you will continue to be...
Divorce in California involves many different steps and the process can be complex. By the time your divorce is final, you may breathe a sigh of relief, happy that you can finally move on with your life as a single person. However, there are some loose ends that...
If you are a father who is going through a divorce or separation, you may have some questions about your rights and responsibilities regarding child custody. In this blog post, we will try to dispel some common myths and misconceptions about California fathers' rights...
Family law cases in California are often portrayed as contentious. This is understandable given the number of situations in which the sides have staked out their position and refuse to budge. In some instances, they are justified in doing so. Still, if people get...
Military service transforms lives for those who serve and their families. At times, the demands generate friction and feelings that only a separation or divorce can resolve. Although the emotional complications can overwhelm both spouses, a federal law exists to aid...
Same-sex couples in California have the same rights to marry as heterosexual couples. The same rules also apply to both heterosexual and same-sex couples except if the couple has children. While the rules that govern custody disputes in same-sex divorces are...
In California divorces, property division might be viewed in the context of who gets to keep a marital home, who gets automobiles, how jewelry and other assets will be split and what happens to items of sentimental value. However, property encompasses other aspects of...