As the holiday season approaches, it is important for parents to realize that the things they do during this time can have a profound effect on their children, especially if their parents are divorced. The holiday season is a time during which children have a lot of...
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Visitation with children sometimes requires creativity
Not all parents live close enough to their children to be able to have in-person visitation frequently. For these parents, staying in contact with their children can sometimes require a bit of creativity. In the past, these parents would have to rely on mail and phone...
Know your options during a divorce
In our previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of divorce mediation. If you recall, this is a process in which we work with your ex's side to hash out the terms of the divorce. This can sometimes get your divorce resolved in a quicker and less costly manner than...
The many benefits of divorce mediation
Every year, thousands of married couples in the state of California decide to move forward with the divorce process. If you find yourself in this position, it's important to consider all of your options. This includes mediation. Despite the fact that there are many...
Domestic violence protection available under family law
Different law enforcement agencies collaborated to serve warrants to people who were wanted for offenses related to domestic violence. As in other California counties, this is an annual October occurrence in Tulare County, forming part of Domestic Violence Awareness...
Divorce and retirement: protecting the future
As California readers may know, couples age 50 and up are choosing to end their marriages at a higher-than-average rate. In fact, the overall divorce rate has dropped from about 50 percent, but the number of "gray divorces" continues to increase. As couples going...
Litigation is not the only answer to child custody disputes
California parents who are going through a divorce are most concerned about the well-being of their children and protecting their parental rights. While these are valid concerns, it can lead to unnecessary child custody battles and stressful, costly litigation. A...
Prenuptial Agreements: Planning for a Successful Divorce?
Historically, prenuptial agreements have been cast in a negative light. From news programs to entertainment media, viewers could typically gain insight into an individual's personality by only hearing that he or she suggested a premarital document be signed. Is this...
Divorce for wealthy California couples
While there are a lot of celebrity couples in California, not every couple deciding to end their marriage will make national headlines. There are plenty of wealthy couples who divorce and manage to avoid unnecessary litigation and legal complications. To follow along...
Considering divorce? Take steps to protect emotional well being.
California readers know that the end of a marriage is a difficult and complicated process, even for the most amicable of couples. When an individual is facing divorce or considering this step, it can be quite beneficial to prepare for the emotional difficulties that...
