What's the most important thing to remember if you're in a big dispute about child support with your ex-spouse? Show up to your scheduled depositions and try to work it out. Otherwise, you're going to end up in court.Pop star Britney Spears is in a dispute about the...
Child custody issues can create a lot of problems between family members. Parents, grandparents and other relatives on both sides of the family can end up at war when there's a dispute over parenting time.That often spills over into tense and hostile exchanges during...
One of the biggest assets many people have to divide during their divorce is the equity in their home -- which can be a problem when opinions differ on the home's true value and the most recent evaluation was done years before at its purchase. An impartial inspection...
The newest battleground for gay rights is being fought over the children of same-sex marriages. When same-sex parents divorce on bad terms, children can get caught in the middle. Since the children of same-sex marriages are only biologically related to one half of the...
Escaping domestic violence is difficult because abusers are experts at stripping their victims of economic power, supportive relationships and their freedom. However, even when victims do make a break and exert their rights to live without violence and abuse, their...
When someone is the victim of domestic violence, a restraining order (also called "an order of protection") is absolutely appropriate. Unfortunately, some people see them as nothing more than a tool to use in order to force a spouse to leave the family home or a...
Nonpayment of child support (or any support obligation, including spousal support, for that matter) is a huge issue. It has serious consequences for anyone. For someone with a medical degree, however, it could be career-ending.The California courts have a variety of...
A lot of divorced people end up with a ring (or rings) that they no longer want. What do you do with it? It's a shame to put such a valuable item in a drawer and forget about it, even though it doesn't have a real purpose anymore. Here are some choices: 1. Turn it...
Marriages, whether they are between heterosexual couples or same-sex couples, don't always last. Unfortunately, just as same-sex couples used to face unique hurdles in order to marry, they often face unique challenges in divorce as well -- particularly in the area of...
Family heirlooms often get caught up in bitter divorce fights -- especially when they're both highly portable and valuable. Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of music legend Kurt Cobain, who was arguably the most influential musician of his generation and whose music...