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Child custody is an expense you will need to budget each month. Not adequately planning for it could cause stress when you remember a payment deadline and have no money to cover those costs. If you encounter financial hardship, you may consider skipping your custody...
When you are involved in a legal situation concerning domestic violence, it helps to understand the legal definition of this crime. That can help you with your defense strategy. The California Courts explain it is the abuse of someone with whom you have or have had a...
Dividing property in a divorce is often stressful. Determining who should receive what can be difficult from both emotional and logistic perspectives. When couples divorce in California, most of their property falls into one of two categories: separate property and...
After a divorce, the best case scenario is your children adjusting to the split household without many mental health issues. Unfortunately, some parents make the adjustment period worse by alienating the children. According to Psychology Today, parental alienation...
California couples must resolve a high-stress issue when divorcing: child custody and visitation. Agreeing before a judge decides is better for your family, but what happens when a child wants to voice an opinion? Under the laws, a child deemed capable of deciding...
Going through divorce puts an enormous amount of pressure on a couple. Mentally, financially and emotionally, people go through the wringer just to finalize the split. But there are ways to help cut down on the stress, sometimes significantly. For example, couples...
During divorce proceedings, a court may order someone to pay spousal support. Many people might think that these payments are permanent. However, there are different kinds of spousal support. Courts consider the situation when they award spousal support. The Judicial...
Custody cases can be difficult and filled with emotion. Despite being the subject of any custody hearing, children are rarely allowed to testify during custody cases in California. In order to make their voices heard, the court appoints a Minor's Counsel to represent...
In some custody situations, the court may award your children their own attorney or a minor's counsel. This lawyer works for your children and only focuses on their interests. According to the Judicial Council of California, the minor's counsel has some specific...
If you are the victim of physical or sexual abuse, stalking, harassment or some other type of threatening behavior, you may wish to obtain a restraining order. A restraining order can protect you against these behaviors and, in the process, safeguard your physical and...
