When you get divorced, you have to divide everything up -- including all the household items that you've gathered over the years. That means the furniture, the things in your cupboards and the items that have accumulated in your garage. Some of those household items...
You may not be happy to hear this, but today's family court judges seldom side in favor of either the father or the mother in the average custody battle. Most judges want to see a joint custody plan worked out between the divorcing parents. (Failing that, the judge...
There's a popular perception that domestic abusers target partners that they perceive as "weak." There's some logic in that idea since abusers generally only feel confident and strong when they have control over someone else.However, most abusers don't target people...
Divorce attorneys have a name for the first Monday following the holiday season. It's been dubbed "Divorce Day" because it's the day the office phones start ringing as unhappy couples commit to a better future. If your marriage is stable, you have no reason to worry....
Do you feel like your dogs are just like little furry toddlers? Is having a cat almost like having a four-footed child?If that's how you feel about your pets, you are definitely not alone. Americans love their pets -- which is why it's a often a distressing reality...
The moment that divorce papers are filed, the divorcing couple are bound by something known as an automatic temporary restraining order (ATRO). ATROs are a type of court order, known as an injunction, put in place in order to maintain "the status quo" while a couple...
When you're the survivor of domestic violence, you have immediate concerns that have to be addressed. Your ongoing safety is the number one concern you probably have -- followed quickly by trying to minimize the effect of domestic violence on other areas of your...
One of the biggest adjustments that most people have to make during a divorce is a financial one. You suddenly have to manage a household on your own with less income. You may also be struggling to pay off debts -- and pay for your divorce. Learning new ways to save...
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of California's Family Law Attorney Amanda Naples as 2018 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party...
Almost everyone -- at some point during their divorce -- wonders about the mental health of their spouse. When a child's involved, however, and your questions about your spouse's mental health are serious, it may be necessary to ask the court to order a psychological...