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...
Family Law
3 custody tips for summer
With summer around the corner, planning ahead for vacation remains essential when co-parenting. Knowing that life comes with the unexpected, the following tips may help you ensure children get a summer full of fun memories. 1. Communicate plans From family reunions to...
Reconsidering your child custody and support needs in the new year
The beginning of each year is a fresh opportunity for separated parents to re-evaluate their custody and support agreements. With each passing year, children’s needs and schedules change. Life changes often lead to a need for changes in the custody agreement and...
How does joint custody benefit a family?
When looking into different custody options, it is important to consider the needs and desires of your unique family. After all, what works for some may not work for all, no matter how popular the option is. Saying that, joint custody is one of the options you may...
Can a grandparent ask for visitation rights?
Grandparents share a precious and important relationship with their grandchildren. In many cases, grandparents not only provide love but also emotional and financial support that their grandchildren depend on. During a divorce, the process can overlook grandparents'...
Tips for emotionally recovering after your divorce
Getting a divorce can change your life in nearly every way. And you may find that during this period of your life, it is difficult to cope emotionally. It is normal to feel sad and depressed during the divorce process, and you may become one of the 4.7% of adults in...
3 common myths about getting a divorce
When you married your spouse, you likely did not foresee yourself eventually getting a divorce. You may also struggle with the idea of ending your marriage and trying to restart your life as a single person. Many of these fears and hesitations about the divorce...
Who gets the house and who gets the debt in a divorce?
Your divorce may initiate a variety of challenges as you move on from your marriage. One of the difficulties you may have is dividing your property and your debts between you and your spouse. According to The Judicial Branch of California, the court system considers...
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...
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...