When a couple goes through a divorce, tensions are often high, and many parents feel that gaining full custody of their children is the best thing for both the parent and the children. The courts, however, are tasked with doing what they feel is in…
Divorce is a difficult experience no matter what a couple’s reasons may be for ending their marriage, and every state has unique laws pertaining to divorce. In some states, couples must separate for a specific timeframe before they can proceed with their divorce. California enforces…
Divorce can be an arduous process in California, even if you and your spouse are both entirely ready to end your marriage and are relatively agreeable concerning the terms of your divorce. It’s common for divorcing couples to separate as soon as they file their…
Divorce proceedings include a variety of complicated legal issues, particularly when children are involved. You and your former spouse must make several important decisions that can impact your life for years to come, and if you have children, you must reach an agreement on child…
Child support refers to the court-ordered monthly payment that one child’s parent makes to the other parent to help cover the expenses involved in raising the child. According to federal and state law, both parents are legally obligated to financially support their children until they…
Circumstances in which a parent is deemed unfit for custody are very unfortunate, as there are many benefits for a child to be able to spend time with each parent. Ideally, it is best for all parties involved when divorced parents are able to devise…
In child custody cases, one crucial job of any family court judge is to ensure the well-being of any minors affected by a divorce. This can be difficult in the best circumstance. In divorce cases, parents are typically at odds and offer differing perspectives on…
It’s never easy, but it happens. You’ve decided you want a divorce. There are an entire host of reasons as to why you’ve made this decision, but some people may wonder if they need a reason. In other words, do you have to provide a…
It goes without saying that marriage is hard work. It takes an enormous amount of effort, patience, and perseverance to tackle life’s challenges together as a couple. And sometimes, after trying as hard as you can for years, you may reach the point where your…
Divorce can be a messy and emotionally challenging process for anyone. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about divorce and myths that persist and influence critical decisions during the initial stages of divorce. One of these myths is that the spouse who files for divorce inherently…