When your ex gets custody of the kids, you may think that your relationship with them is doomed. This can be very hard for parents who, thought they may have wanted to split up the marriage, still love their children and don't want to see that relationship end....
All divorce cases are different, and those involving domestic violence can be quite complex. However, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind if you're splitting up due to violence in your relationship. -- Ask your attorney to request protective orders....
If you're splitting custody with your ex, there's a good chance you aren't both going to agree on how everything should be done. This is what makes a parenting plan so important. While drafting one, consider these top complaints: 1. Your ex lets the kids eat whatever...
If you owe child support, it's known as back child support, and it's important to understand how this works from a legal perspective. Whether you wanted to pay or not, and regardless of whether or not you think the payments are fair, you do owe this money. Below are a...
There are many myths about divorce swirling around, and it's important to be able to separate the myths from reality. Below are a few of the most common ones, as well as the reasons they don't hold up. 1. You'll lose it all if you cheat on your spouse. The reality is...
Recently, discussion of domestic violence has been seen everywhere, from gossip columns to mainstream news publications. Why the sudden increase in visibility? Allegations involving celebrities. After filing for divorce from mega movie star Johnny Depp, estranged wife...
In the modern day, parents sometimes ask for virtual visitation rights. These are very new, and it's important to know how they work and why they may be of use to you in California. Essentially, a virtual visitation plan is one that revolves around contact through...
The Memorial Day weekend holiday is the unofficial beginning of summer. (because the official start is not until June 22). Nevertheless, many families tend to celebrate the holiday with trips to amusement parks, picnics and swim parties. Some divorced and separated...
If you have not been getting the full amount that you're owed for child support, based on the court order given out when you got divorced, you're not alone. One study found that the majority of parents didn't get the full total every month. In fact, only 41.2 percent...
As you head toward divorce, you may have a lot of questions about the property division process. It can be one of the most complex and hotly debated parts of any divorce, and you want to make sure things are done in a fair fashion. We can help answer all of your...