Having a child before getting married used to be something that was generally stigmatized and even hidden. In previous generations, if this happened, a couple would often quickly plan a wedding and get married. While that does still happen, many parents choose not to...
Divorce With Respect
Sacramento Legal Issues Blog
Can I expect alimony in my divorce?
Getting divorced can be an enormously difficult transitional period in any person's life. Going from being a couple to feeling like you are on your own can be overwhelming and you are likely going to go through periods of being scared and feeling insecure. This can be...
Child custody 101: know the basics
We discuss several complicated situations involving child custody and visitation on this blog, from international custody disputes to violations of parental rights. There is no doubt that every child custody case has the potential to be complex and problematic....
Financial decisions that can help you adjust to life post-divorce
There is no doubt that getting divorced can affect your financial stability. This is true whether you (or your ex) did not work or if you and your ex both were employed. When you get divorced, the money and assets that supported one single household must be split...
Divorcing couple’s viral photo captures collaborative split
In recent years, we have been hearing a lot more about collaborative, almost peaceful divorces. Couples are ending their marriage not out of anger but out of respect. This trend toward collaboration may be the result of a few different factors, including the fact that...
What’s the difference between a prenup and a ‘love contract’?
If you are getting married, you and your soon-to-be spouse have likely discussed your hopes and plans for the future. You may know where you want to live, how many kids you want to have, what roles you will each fill around the house, and how you will approach...
The dos and don’ts of online behavior after filing for divorce
We live in a digital world where we can access information as quickly as we can type it into a search on our computers or smartphones. Further, thanks to sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, we can find an extraordinary amount of information on just about anyone...
August is Child Support Awareness Month
There are more than a million children in California who are supported by the financial contributions of non-custodial parents. In fact, there are 8,000 of these children in Yolo County alone. The importance of these payments cannot be overstated, especially...
Accounting for child support
We often discuss the challenges that many people have when it comes to calculating and assigning child support. Of course this can be a contentious process, but ultimately, a decision will be made and an order for support will be issued. This doesn't mean that the...
Chemical dependency can impact child custody
Millions of people in the United States struggle or have struggled with an addiction to drugs or alcohol; many of them are parents. Addiction is undoubtedly a serious issue that many families across California deal with on a regular basis and it can play an especially...