You were by yourself at home when you heard your doorbell. You answered, and it was someone you didn't know. They handed you a document and said you were being served.You weren't sure what that was about, so you quickly opened the mail and found that your spouse was...
Both parents have certain parental rights. Moms and dads are entitled to visitation or custody of their children. They're both obligated to support their son or daughter financially, though. It can be challenging for moms and dads and the court to decide who should...
When you got married a decade ago, even though you hoped that you would never have to use one, you signed a prenuptial agreement along with your spouse. But 10 years into the marriage, it's apparent to both of you that you are ill-matched to go the distance.With a...
If you are divorcing with minor children here in California, you may wonder what role the kids have — if any — in the custody decisions that you and their other parent are making. While the state has laws in place designed to shield kids from the harsher...
Divorcing parents here in California and elsewhere are typically encouraged to file for joint custody of their children. The family law courts have determined that shared custody and parenting time are in the best interests of most children.As that is the guiding...
If you are planning on filing for divorce or you have just been served with the divorce petition, your next step will likely be choosing an attorney to represent you in the divorce. However, some people may wonder why they can't go it alone and represent themselves in...
There are many pluses to deciding to mediate your divorce. But perhaps the primary reason to go this route is that it leaves the door open to a better relationship with your ex after the ink has dried on your divorce judgment.For couples who share children, this can...
In custody cases here in California and elsewhere, you hear how the family law courts must make decisions based on the best interests of the child. But what does that even mean?The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child under Article 3 states the "best...
Marriages definitely have their ups and downs over the course of a couple's life together. That's why it can be difficult to determine whether you are just in the trough of a bad wave or need to disconnect your marriage from life support and file for divorce.If you...
Divorce is common enough that you likely know several people who've gone through one, but that doesn't mean you should rely on those people for advice. The stories you've heard from other people about their divorce likely include some misinformation. In other words,...
