Visalia Family Law Blog
Will the amount of child support you receive be fair?
When divorce is on the horizon, your top priority is undoubtedly the welfare of your children. You want to make sure you can take care of them properly and child support will certainly be a factor. Until you and your spouse decided to end your marriage, you probably...
How does child custody work in California?
Divorce is an event that can bring about unexpected changes for children. Parents make adjustments to their lifestyles that require them to live in separate households and inevitably share child custody and parenting time obligations. California law mandates that...
Do not let gender stereotypes keep you from seeking alimony
If your marriage is heading for an inevitable end, you may already be focusing on your financial future. While the law likely entitles you to half of the marital estate, you may also be eligible for spousal support, commonly called alimony. Often, spousal support...
Child custody and father’s rights in California
California law states that in child custody matters, the primary standard must be the best interests of the child. The law does not state that one parent should generally receive sole physical custody, and nowhere does the law direct judges to favor mothers over...
What not to do during a divorce
Getting a lawyer, gathering financial documents, and updating your estate plan are essential things you should do in a divorce. These actions make a powerful impact on a divorce, but there are also things that you should not do that can have a significant effect on...
How child support is calculated in California
Sometimes the love runs out in a marriage, and there's nothing that will rekindle it. If this is the case, divorce may be your next best option. It can be a daunting and stressful experience but also offers a light at the end of the tunnel. Separation provides hope...
Parental alienation is a problem in custody matters
After your marriage ended, you and your ex-spouse decided to focus on raising good kids. While co-parenting works well in many situations, it requires diligent effort from both parents. If one parent sabotages the other’s parent-child relationship, the post-divorce...
Seeking spousal support in California
When one spouse is unable to financially self-support after divorce, California may order the other spouse to pay spousal support. Sometimes called alimony, spousal support is usually a temporary order that helps the lower-earning partner pursue education or job...
Understanding presumed parentage
In the middle of a divorce, you may hear the term "presumed parent." It is likely to occur if you or the child's mother contests parentage. In child custody cases throughout California, presumed parentage is a common issue. Sometimes, the law presumes who a parent...
Creating a California child custody agreement
When parents of minor children divorce in California, the parents agree about custody and division of parenting time. Compromising with your child's other parent on a parenting plan can help alleviate the time and cost of divorce proceedings. The state recognizes...
