News that rocked California and the world this past week involves two of Hollywood's favorite movie stars. Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from her husband of two years, Brad Pitt. Some say the primary issue of the split is child custody and what agreement may be...
Though same-sex marriages are now legal in California and throughout the United States, there are still many groups of people that oppose the legislation. A recent child custody case demonstrates that some individuals will even go so far as to engage in highly illegal...
Every family court and most every family strives to ensure the best interest of a child or children is when addressing matters of child custody. There are many factors that can determine the outcome of a case, including the possible need for a modification of an...
There is rarely a decision made in family court that is set in stone or considered the standard for everyone. Equally, when it comes to decisions regarding child support, there are specific guidelines and factors that can affect any case in California family court....
Family court proceedings involving a child are often complex and require a great deal of consideration and preparation. This is particularly true when guardianships of children are requested. Those seeking to be appointed guardian of a minor child, or a parent...
The legal process of dissolving a marriage can be time-consuming and daunting. Once California divorce proceedings commence, there are a slew of decisions to be made. Tackling these legal matters head on can help to ensure all important interests are protected....
Most California parents understand that when faced with a custody challenge, each party will be required to retain his or her own legal counsel. However, there are many child custody cases in which parents are unable to afford the cost of legal services and have no...
Money issues are one of the three leading causes of divorce. The bad news is that dissolution of a marriage often adds to this problem. When you divorce, you have to decide how to split your assets and your liabilities. Take a mortgage, for example. These days, a home...
When a marriage dissolves, the financial support of a spouse is not a given in every case. The likelihood and amount of any spousal support decision can be based on a wide variety of individual factors. There is no set formula in California; however, those in the...
There are many decisions to be made and many changes to be navigated when a marriage dissolves. Once a divorce is on the table, each party can benefit from having a clear idea as to how best to handle financial matters. Awareness of financial changes, challenges and...