Divorce With Respect
Divorce is easily one of the most stressful experiences a person could face in their lifetime. And that stress usually begins long before the divorce process starts. For example, the first conversation about getting a divorce is undoubtedly stressful. Taking that...
California helps divorcing individuals move forward financially by ordering spousal support in certain situations. Typically, so-called alimony payments have an expiration date after which the person receiving support must survive on independent income. Whether you or...
A divorce is not something that spouses win or lose, but, unfortunately, many people view it this way. Parents may especially see their child custody arrangement as a contest, since many people refer to it as "winning" or "losing" custody of their children. Often,...
Your split from your spouse has created a ripple effect in your children’s lives. The two of you have attempted to stay level-headed during the divorce, but sometimes issues come up that require help and guidance from your attorney. One such thing is drafting a...
As tough as your divorce might be for you, you can understand it. You can look back and see how you and your ex came together, fell apart and then decided you needed to call it quits. As an adult, you have learned ways to deal with your grief. But this is not true for...
After your divorce, you might want nothing to do with your ex. Particularly after a nasty courtroom custody battle, you might be wishing that your ex would just disappear. But if you are considering the best interest of your child, you will need to learn how to...
Mediation is an option for divorcing couples to consider throughout California. The process takes place out of court and allows both spouses to negotiate all of their divorce arrangements and settlements. Even if a couple chooses not to mediate their divorce, they may...
When a custodial parent wants to relocate with the children, they have a presumptive right to move away with the children but must provide notice of the move to the non-custodial parent. For some parents, receiving this notice of relocation is an unpleasant surprise....
Summer break is a time for parents to spend quality time with their children while they are out of school. Taking family vacations, lounging by the pool and going on adventures together is what makes summer memorable for the whole family. If you have limited custody,...
There are ways for California State and Federal family laws to enforce child support payments. There are strict penalties for parents who do not adhere to court orders, including wage garnishments or even freezing the delinquent parent’s bank accounts. Child support...
