Whether both parents think they are the one who should have full custody or you are trying to come to an amicable agreement in divorce mediation, understanding your rights is essential. California courts award child custody based on the “best interests of the child” standard. This means all decisions are made with the child’s physical,
If your marriage is ending, you may be wondering what your rights are around everything from spousal support to property division. Dealing with a marriage ending is hard enough; navigating the legal system and sorting through all of the information out there can be overwhelming. We hope this article provides you with some starting points
Dealing with a divorce or separation is complicated enough, but add domestic violence, threats or stalking into the mix and it is even more intense and stressful. If you are in a situation where you need to make someone stay away from you, you can seek a protective order. However, if you are in immediate
Spousal support in California is a part of almost every divorce case. Between determining child custody, dividing property and trying to move on with your life, calculating spousal support can be another huge hurdle. That is why we are sharing seven things to know about paying spousal support. These will help you understand a little
If you and your partner have decided it’s time to end your relationship, you may be wondering: What does it mean to be legally separated? Do we need to separate before divorcing? Are there benefits to legal separation? While being separated and divorced both involve you living separately, they’re not the same thing. A legal
Ending a marriage at any stage of life can be stressful and sad. While many people think this happens mostly to younger couples, divorce is actually declining among those age groups. It’s the rate among people over age 50 that’s increasing: according to a Pew Research Center report, it’s doubled in the U.S. since 1990.
Whether it is a house or a credit card bill, if you are going through a separation or divorce in California you need to divide your property (and debts). If you cannot come to a decision with your ex-spouse, an arbitrator or judge will have to step in to help. Determining community property in divorce
In a perfect world, your kids would seamlessly transition between two homes, and sharing custody would be simple and amicable. However, raising a child with a former partner can be challenging at the best of times; if you’re attempting to co-parent with a difficult ex, it can seem downright impossible. There are many reasons why
Parenting is about putting your child first and doing what you can to make their life better, whether they’re an infant or a teen. From choosing a school to saying no to a sugary treat, you have to keep your child’s best interests in mind at all times. It’s no different when it comes to child
No matter how contentious or amicable your breakup is, if you have children, it’s essential you properly understand your legal rights and responsibilities and have a binding agreement in place. First, let’s define parentage (paternity) in California. This refers to the legal recognition of a person as a child’s biological parent. If you’re married, the