When you file for divorce and are served with divorce papers, standard family law restraining orders immediately go into effect. They are listed on the 2nd page of your Summons (FL-110). These are different from the civil harassment or domestic violence restraining...
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New testimony and visitation protections for children
A new law taking effect January 1, 2023, expands protections for children in family court. These protections seek to ensure the well-being of children testifying in custody matters and provide greater accountability regarding unsupervised visitation orders. Testify in...
Even in text, you need to be respectful during divorce
You may not always get along with your spouse, which can cause problems while you work through issues related to your divorce. One of the ways that you can handle this problem is by switching to emails or text messages, because you won’t necessarily have to be...
Will my ex find out if I collect on their Social Security?
As you are nearing retirement, you might be looking into your options for maximizing the benefits you receive. If so, you might be happy to learn that even if you never contributed to social security but were married to someone who did, you might be entitled to social...
Birdnesting: A child-centered option for your family
During a separation, one of the main concerns you will face as parents is deciding where your children will live and the effect the separation will have on them. When a parent moves out, children are often shuffled between two homes and experience major disruptions to...
Your pet is more than just property in a California divorce
When you file for divorce in California, one of the parts of the filing is property division. During this, your assets and liabilities are divided equitably. In the past, pets were viewed as property. Because of this, they would be divided just like your car, house...
5 tips to help you divorce with respect
When you are getting a divorce, it can be tempting to lash out or stand your ground even when it may be more beneficial to work together. You might be insulted because of something your spouse did in the past or could be frustrated with having to divorce at all. It’s...
Are you the right candidates for a mediated divorce?
If your marriage breaks down beyond repair, the most sensible thing would be to divorce and go your separate ways. However, divorce can take a huge mental, financial and emotional toll on the parties involved. This explains why more and more divorcing couples are...
Avoid social media to keep your divorce respectful
Social media can be a good place for you to express yourself, but during a divorce, that’s the last thing you should be using to speak about what’s happening in your life. Social media gives you a platform, but that platform can be extremely negative when you’re going...
Reasons to put off dating until after divorce
Dating before you get divorced is not illegal. In fact, many people end up doing this just because the divorce process can take months. They may also feel like their romantic relationship ended months or years before they even officially started the divorce process....