Parents who face divorce have many difficult tasks ahead of them, and it is regularly tempting for one parent or the other to act out in unacceptable ways. Even when both parents intend to create a stable, loving home for their children, the tensions between them can...
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How does domestic violence affect child custody in California?
One of the more difficult issues to navigate in a California child custody case is if there is a history of domestic violence. While a relationship with children is desirable for both parents, the best interests of the child take precedence. Multiple factors must be...
Understanding the factors that go into child custody decisions
Children are often at the center of the most contentious and emotional disputes that arise when a California couple parts ways. The decision as to where the child will reside the bulk of the time and how child custody and parenting time will be accorded can be a...
What are residency requirements for a California divorce?
For California couples who are at the end of a marriage, it is important to understand all aspects of the case so they do not make a mistake they will regret or one that will hinder the process. The basics are occasionally the most complicated and one that should be...
Legal help with alimony in a high asset divorce in California
One of the most common causes for dispute within a marriage is financial problems or disagreements. When the dispute reaches the level at which the couple can no longer remain married and they choose to divorce, a high asset divorce can be complex and problematic. One...
3 financial tips for women considering divorce
You've been like many women and gone back to work after you had your child. You have your own accounts and your own money. Still, you and your spouse rely on one another to pay bills and create a savings.You're starting to worry about the state of your marriage,...
What is commingling property in a California divorce?
When a California couple decides to end their marriage, property division is a frequent topic of dispute. It can sometimes be an issue that can fester and extend the case as the parties determine who has the right to what property. In general, the property will be...
What should I know about grandparents’ rights in California?
Child custody and visitation in California can be a complex and difficult matter to deal with. It can be more complicated when the parents are not the only ones who believe they should have the right to spend time with the child. In many instances, grandparents are an...
What can be done in California to collect unpaid child support?
When a California couple has a child, but are no longer in a relationship with one another, one parent will likely be required to pay child support to the custodial parent. For many, this is not an issue. Sometimes, however, the paying parent does not pay what is owed...
Community and quasi-community property division in a divorce
When a California couple divorces, property division will be part of the process as they move forward with the end of their marriage. This can become complicated and lead to disputes. Some might claim that a certain piece of property is theirs alone, when it might be...
