Los Angeles Divorce Law Blog
How does the court decide to award spousal support?
When it comes to ending your marriage, divorce can be financially draining. Even after, the change to your lifestyle can be a shock. California law recognizes that sometimes one person leaves a marriage in far worse financial condition than the other person. This is...
Should your children have a court-appointed attorney?
It is unfortunate, but many times in cases involving child custody, parents have a difficult time focusing on what is best for their children. It is easy to become a little selfish and think that your needs are what is best for your child. In some cases, one parent...
Understanding palimony
If you cohabitate with another California resident without benefit of marriage or a registered domestic partnership, you need to know that should this relationship end, you may well be able to obtain spousal support from your former partner as well as half of his or...
Can my ex withhold visitation?
A final divorce decree in California may signal the end of a marriage. However, when a couple has children, a relationship between the parents is not over. After divorce, some exes can move forward in a positive and supportive co-parenting manner. Others may remain...
How do I modify a custody order in California?
As time passes after your divorce, you may want to change the custody and visitation order. California law allows for custody modifications as long as there is a change in circumstances and a new order is best for your children. The way you change your custody order...
What happens after a domestic violence arrest?
The time surrounding a domestic violence arrest is scary, confusing and difficult for everyone. Regardless of which side you are on, you may wonder what happens after the arrest in California. If you are the one arrested, it can be a very intimidating thing to not...
What power does a restraining order have?
If you are the victim of domestic violence in California, one of the best things you can do is to get away from your abuser. This can be difficult if you live together or often interact. In addition, it is common for an abuser to not want to leave the victim alone. He...
Limit emotional damage and prepare kids for divorce
Divorcing couples in California face a difficult task in telling their children about the divorce and the upcoming changes. Kids will wonder if they must switch schools, if they will get to keep their friends and how often they will see each parent. To simplify the...
Domestic violence and child custody: What can you expect?
Before a family law judge in California makes any final custody determinations, he or she will take into consideration a number of factors. However, the most significant factor the courts will consider is the child's best interests. If a parent has a domestic violence...
How to get a restraining order in California
When a marriage or long-term relationship ends, emotions run high. If violence or intimidation becomes involved, you may want to seek a domestic violence restraining order that protects you from contact with your former partner. California residents are eligible for a...
