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...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When you are ready to add a new member to your family, you might decide that you are going to adopt a child. This is a long and complex process, but it is very rewarding. There are several things that you need to think about when you are getting ready to embark upon...
Your pet is like another child and probably a best friend to your children. Having to figure out who is going to take the family pets when you divorce can be a challenge. Both adults might want to keep the pet, but the children might be distraught over the thought of...