Securing a child support order can be a big relief for divorced or unmarried parents. It can be a messy process to navigate and having an order in place can help everyone breathe a little easier. However, things can get complicated again if one parent wants to modify...
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No Privacy for Divorce in CA
Throughout the divorce process, parties often disclose sensitive information related to financial matters, marital misconduct and sometimes even criminal allegations. For some individuals going through the divorce process, keeping these details private is a top...
Will our child play a role in our divorce?
If you are divorcing and have a child, then what you want for your child likely plays a considerable role in just about every decision you make. However, it isn't always necessary for a child to actually play an active role in the legal process. For instance, when it...
Which child-related decisions must I make with the other parent?
When parents divorce or otherwise end a relationship, they will typically seek a co-parenting arrangement. This arrangement dictates the rights and obligations each parent has, including the right to make decisions for a child. This is legal custody, and whether...
Key points in starting over after divorce
Whether you are planning for divorce or are in the midst of a contentious separation, family and friends may focus on helping you recover emotionally. After all, a divorce can be almost as traumatic as the death of a loved one. In both situations, however, life goes...
Have you and your ex finalized your holiday parenting schedule?
With Halloween right around the corner, the frenzied holiday season is quickly approaching. From obligatory extended family gatherings to the added financial pressures associated with gift-giving, many parents admit to feeling more stressed than usual this time of...
4 things to change after you divorce
The process of divorce can be overwhelming. There are many legal and logistical details to address, not to mention the emotional challenges of ending a marriage. With so much going on, it can be easy to overlook some changes that can make life after divorce a little...
What factors go into the determination of child support?
Every California parent has a responsibility to support his or her child, if only financially. This means that if you are a parent, you should expect to pay for the things your child needs. While some parents view this duty to financially support a child as a...
What does a co-parenting arrangement look like?
Whether you are an unmarried parent or divorcing your child's other parent, you can expect to have a child custody plan in place. For many parents, this plan reflects joint legal and physical custody rights, unless such an arrangement is not in a child's best...
How long will it take to divorce in California?
The short answer to the question posed in the headline is that California divorces take at least six months to be final. This is due to the six-month waiting period enforced in this state. This is the earliest that you can be restored to the status of being single....