Child custody is one of the most hotly contested matters parents must face during divorce. You may both have similar custody goals, but anger, resentment and many other emotions can get in the way of peaceful negotiations. Those close to you may tell you to put your...
When a marriage faces irreconcilable differences, couples in California have two main options: legal separation or divorce. While both processes formalize separation, there are differences to consider. Understanding these differences is important to determine which...
Divorce can be different for couples, but it can be similarly complicated when mistakes are made. If your marriage has irreconcilable differences and you have decided to dissolve it, you should make the right moves from the word go to have a more manageable process....
Child custody can be a sticky subject during divorce proceedings. When the court makes a ruling in the best interests of the child, it is important to understand that both parties are bound by it. Violating an existing custody order can land the responsible party in...
When going through a divorce with a child or children involved, the court will decide how you and the other parent will share financial responsibility or if one party will take full responsibility. Child support helps you to meet your kids' needs, allowing them to...
Negotiating a custody deal for your child can be one of the most challenging deals you need to strike in your life. Yet, it’s almost always better to go this route than to leave it to a court to make the decisions because it’s your child’s, not the judge’s. Bearing...
For so much of American history, mothers have been the primary caregivers for their children. They stayed at home and devoted more time to raising children than fathers. As a result, it was thought common—in fact, virtually a foregone conclusion—that mothers would be awarded primary custody of their children in the event of divorce. Times have changed. Mother and fathers…
If you’re currently going through a divorce or are considering a divorce from your spouse, you know that there are countless questions and concerns you’ll have to deal with. However, one such topic that’s not routinely discussed has to do with inheritance. If you’re expecting to receive assets from a family member or have recently inherited money, you’ll likely want…
California is a no-fault divorce state, meaning whoever files for the divorce does not have to give a reason, such as abandonment or infidelity. If you want a divorce, you simply file with the court and serve the papers on your spouse. The only requirement is that either you or your spouse has lived in California for the past six…
In a family law issue – such as divorce, property division, or child support – text messages may be used to establish the occurrence of certain events or show character traits and behavior patterns. However, there are specific rules addressing how text messages may be admitted as evidence in a family law or divorce case. An experienced California family law attorney can…