Driving under the influence is a serious offense with the potential to affect child custody arrangements. For instance, a DUI conviction can lead to various legal consequences, such as fines, license suspension and even imprisonment. These penalties can disrupt a...
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Tips to avoid common mistakes during a DUI traffic stop
When the police stop you on suspicion of driving under the influence, the way you handle the traffic stop can significantly affect the outcome. Unfortunately, many people make potentially serious mistakes when stopped for DUI, and those mistakes can lead to jail time...
Can you afford to get a divorce?
Divorce is a major life change that often comes with significant costs, including legal fees, taxes and charges associated with splitting assets. Additionally, life after divorce can alter your finances and budget significantly. If you are contemplating divorce, it is...
Planning child custody for the summer
When summer approaches, children gleefully anticipate the break from school. For divorced parents, though, this time of year can be a source of stress and uncertainty. The responsibility lies in ensuring that the summer months are enjoyable for the children while...
How will divorce affect health insurance or Medicare benefits?
Divorce is difficult, especially when the family relies on one spouse for personal and financial security. As a dependent spouse, one of the most critical issues during a divorce is maintaining medical coverage for you and your children. Will my ex-spouse’s plan cover...
How well do you understand asset division in California divorces?
Many California residents considering divorce may get information from questionable sources. Even people you trust and respect may leave out critical details or exaggerate when describing the outcome of a divorce. That can leave you with very skewed ideas of what...
Don’t make child custody more difficult than it has to be
A child custody case requires making some difficult decisions. You have to think carefully about each one. Typically, to avoid a nasty court battle, all will need to be discussed with your ex during negotiations, mediation or similar proceedings so that you can come...
4 reasons a legal separation is important
Divorce is usually a long and complicated process. It can sometimes take months to complete the entire ordeal. For most people, the process starts when one spouse or the other moves out of the marital home. Unfortunately, if your husband moves out of your house in...
Critical points to remember about child support payments
Even if parents divorce, both parents are expected to help with the cost of raising the children. This is accomplished by ordering one parent to make payments to the other parent. These are known as child support payments. California, like other states, has a...
Why do people still live together when they’re separated?
In some cases, a couple knows the marriage is over. They haven't officially divorced, but they're separated. It's the first step toward ending things. However, even when they're technically not thinking of themselves as a couple, they keep living together. This...