One of the most popular trending hashtags on Twitter recently was #MaybeHeDoesntHitYou. It dealt with domestic violence by acknowledging that simple physical violence isn't all that exists. Some have noted that society has taken a lot of steps toward standing against...
Trying to figure out the most child-focused custody arrangement that you can? While it may be unconventional, you may want to consider "birdnesting." To do this, parents are the ones who change where they live every so often, not children. The children always stay in...
Child support orders must be followed, and they can have a huge financial impact on both parents for years to come. As such, it's very important to really know all of the ins and outs of the situation when it arises, so that you fully understand your rights and...
Collections are very popular in the United States. Some people collect items that they think are going to be worth far more in the future. Others just collect things that they like, as a hobby. Below are some of the most popular types of collections in California: 1....
If you have a child who is 15 years old or younger, and you want to get a passport for that child, you're going to need your signature and the signature of the child's other parent in most cases. If you and the other parent have joint custody, you can't get the...
There are many factors in play during a child custody case, including what the child wants, what the parents want, where the parents live, why the divorce is happening, and much more. One thing that the court will also consider is simply each parent's own living...
One of the biggest problems in a domestic violence case is when the victim is unable to prove that the violence occurred. Therefore, it's important to know that this can be an issue and how to prepare to face it, if you're going to court in California. Below are a few...
When you are trying to divide property during your divorce, if you and your spouse don't agree on a split already, you're going to go before a judge. Experts warn that one thing you never want to do is to give the judge a negative opinion of you right out of the gate....
When you're in court, trying to figure out a child custody arrangement, one thing you may be asked about often is your schedule. The court will be looking to see how much time you have to spend with your children, how much time you can dedicate to being a parent....
The phrase used consistently when dealing with the question of how California courts handle the matter of child custody is "best interest of the child." Those five little words may seem to be rather straightforward. But what can constitute best interest is really hard...