The primary caregiver of a child is most often the one to whom child custody is awarded in divorce and separation matters. California residents who have gone through a divorce know that the custody decision can be one of the most difficult in a case. However, as one...
Almost half of all marriages, in California and across the country, end in divorce. For those married couples over the age of 50, the divorce rate has doubled over the past 20 years, according to a large university study. The study showed that in 2009, almost one in...
The family pet often likes to be the center of attention, and that is starting to apply in some divorce proceedings as well. While the law in California and across the country still technically treats pets as property, the issues that courts consider in deciding who...
Modern technology in the form of Facebook and other social media sites allows us to vent our frustrations here in Riverside, California, and across the country. We have seen athletes and others get in trouble for making seemingly spur-of-the-moment statements on...
California residents who are married know that maintaining a union for the long haul can be challenging and difficult. Sometimes, the problems are too overwhelming, and a couple decides that they should divorce. When they do, the couple normally negotiates the...
California residents know that filing for divorce is a difficult decision for a couple. It is often challenging to confront issues like property division, child custody, child support and maintenance. Many wait for months or even years before taking the steps needed...
When people in California are considering a divorce, or are preparing for a negotiation of terms, one of the best things they can do is be prepared. Having an abundance of information available can only be helpful in the long term.So how do you know what's important?...
A terrible tragedy occurred this week that some California residents may have heard about. A man burned down his home while he and his two children were inside, and all three were killed. The father carried out this tragic act during his visitation time with his...
Many divorced individuals in Riverside understand the complexities of spousal support. Generally, there are two ways to look at alimony. First is from the payor's perspective. The spouse who earned more during the marriage may be required to pay a former partner...
Officials in California have been alerted to the disappearance of a young girl who was taken from her school on Jan. 23. The 11-year-old girl is thought to have been kidnapped by her mother, who does not have custody of the child. The father of the girl, who has legal...