Child custody cases can be drawn out and emotional, especially when they are part of the divorce process. When parents are able to agree to most of their child custody concerns, they may be able to save time, cost and acrimony through the mediation process by...
It is not uncommon for people in Oakland who owe child support to fall behind in their payments. Delinquent payments of child support can lead to serious problems with the custodial parent, with the law and with individual aspects of life like an employer having to...
The divorce process can potentially have a negative impact on the finances of the divorcing spouses which is why it is important to understand how the property division process works. Property division is an important component of any divorce process which is why it...
No two California families are alike. And yet, many Oakland residents experience the same or similar issues no matter what their particular circumstances may be.This is certainly the case when individuals become involved in divorce proceedings. One of the primary...
Family law-related issues can be emotional and this may never be any truer than when child custody issues are considered. Some situations may grow so tense and heated that a child is kidnapped by a parent. Different legal options, including through the family law...
It's a common syndrome striking those about to divorce. The symptoms are common - and often develop right around the time the divorce petition is filed. They may include: Sudden memory loss when it comes to remembering financial details Unforeseen business losses...
The goal of mediation is to use the assistance of a neutral third party to help parties reach agreements on contested issues. It can be effectively used in the context of divorce to help couples resolve divorce-related disputes and save time, money and acrimony during...
You've probably heard that half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. It's a statistic people cite to shore up a whole range of arguments, but the truth is a bit more complex. For example, it's not true that half of all first marriages end in divorce; the count...
The family law process provides a variety of valuable child support resources to parents and families in a variety of different types of situations. Six people, including five men and one woman, were recently arrested in Northern California for failure to pay child...
In this volatile economy, you may have gone through times when your income was high and others when you barely made enough to pay the bills. Lots of occupations can involve large swings in income depending on circumstances largely beyond your control. In professional...
