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We’ve all heard of divorce but most of us are unfamiliar with the different kinds of divorce. And for good reason. Even though all divorces in California are considered “no-fault,” there is not much else during the divorce process that is so simple. Depending on the...
Awarding spousal support is a highly contentious issue that has many legal complexities. One of these complexities involves one spouse paying the other more than the amount owed to them. Family Code section 2626 states that the court has jurisdiction to order...
During child custody disputes, the court reviews a seemingly endless number of factors. This is because Family Code section 3020 specifically states that the legislature finds it is public policy to ensure the “health, safety, and welfare” of the child is the court’s...
With the holidays fast approaching, it is important that you make sure you can spend the important days with your loved ones, especially if you are separated from your children’s mother or father. Planning ahead is key to ensure you have a well-organized child custody...
When deciding a child support order, courts are often tasked with considering a multitude of factors. These include looking at both parties’ sources of income, expenses, and unique lifestyle routines. One such lifestyle factor and expense the court had to consider was...
Each year, we hear of presidents who happily grant two turkeys a “pardon,” or freedom to live beyond their fate of ending up on the table at Thanksgiving dinner. President Obama declared in 2014 during the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony that he was...
What happens when you have an enforceable child custody order in another state but you move to California? Does that custody order go away? Do you have to re-file for the same terms in California? These are common questions clients have when dealing with a recent...
A common scenario during child custody disputes involves one parent accusing the other of abusing illegal substances, in an effort to gain more time with the child. These accusations can be frivolous and untrue, but they can also be valid. The court has an interest in...
California has the most military bases in the country, so it is no surprise that family lawyers often see military members seeking a divorce or dealing with the consequences of one. Although military divorces are similar in many ways to civilian divorces, they also...
In traditional child custody or co-parenting arrangements, both parents will live in separate homes, while their children travel from home to home to spend time with each parent. With nesting, the children stay in the family home and it is the parents who travel to...