Children count on their parents to meet their needs. This doesn't stop just because the parents decide to end their marriage. In fact, the needs of the children might increase when their parents are going through a divorce. This is because their entire world is sent...
Shared parenting is an arrangement that some parents rely on for child custody because it provides the children with the consistency that can help them thrive. Even though this is a choice, some parents find that it is one that is hard to live with. There are many...
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...
California takes child support payment enforcement seriously. The state requires parents to pay their court-ordered child support obligations on time, every time. Failure to do so can result in very serious criminal, financial and other consequences. Here are the most...
Going through a divorce isn't a pleasant experience for anyone, especially if you find out about the divorce when you are served with paperwork. We understand that you might be emotional. You may be in shock. While it might be tempting to just sit back and hope that...
The period after a divorce is a time of self reinvention. You can decide the direction of your life and start to move forward toward the goals that you have set for yourself. As time progresses, you might find that you are ready to start dating again. This is a joyous...
Child custody cases don't have to be complicated, especially if you and your ex are willing and able to work together to come up with the terms of the agreement. Many people don't realize just how difficult it can be to have to work closely with an ex in a child...
When parents adopt a child, they agree that they are going to care for that child until the child reaches adulthood. In most cases, parents don't think about what is going to happen if they divorce while the adopted child is still living at home. This is actually a...
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...
We recently discussed adopting a teen and some of the challenges that come along with that. While this is certainly something that will apply to some families, there are many other family law issues that families might have to handle. It is imperative that you take...