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...
Child support and custody are intertwined issues in a lot of ways -- but there's one important way that they never overlap.A parent's failure to pay child support never reflects on his or her right to visit a child.Unfortunately, a lot of parents misunderstand the...
Professional tennis star Victoria Azarenka is back in action after the custody fight over her young son temporarily derailed her career.Like many parents with professional careers, the tennis pro found her occupation at odds with her obligation as a parent. With a...
Whether you're on the paying end or the receiving end, it's important to know how the process of collecting and disbursing child support payments works in California.Many parents have questions about child support. Finding accurate information about how California...
Some of the biggest issues in a divorce are provoked by the littlest things -- like engagement rings.Engagement rings have both financial and emotional value -- which can drive a conflict between a divorcing couple that can't be easily settled. If it's an issue in...
The popular singer Usher has been in the news a lot lately because of his marital troubles.After a very brief separation, his current wife filed for divorce -- ending any speculation that the two were going to reconcile. Now, his ex-wife wants the custody and support...