If you are in an abusive relationship, it is important to have a game plan for how you will talk to your kids about your divorce in California. Of course, your conversation will need to be age-appropriate and must also factor in the element of abuse in your...
Around one-third of California women and men are physically assaulted by an intimate partner each year, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. However, domestic abuse can involve more than just physical violence. Perpetrators may also use...
When child custody is contested in California, judges must often interview the children themselves. This can prove to be difficult as many judges lack the proper psychological training necessary to fully discern which of the child's needs are being met or neglected....
Social Security was designed specifically with married couples in mind when it was first established. Benefits were tiered differently than for single individuals unless a married couple eventually divorced. It was also modified to remove spousal benefits for those...
When California parents seek a divorce, figuring out custody of their children is one of their priorities. Custody can be awarded in a variety of ways. To understand how courts usually rule on custody, parents need to understand their rights. What are parental rights?...
All types of abuse are grounds for granting full child custody to the other parent in California. For this to happen, you would need to prove to the court that the other parent abused your child in some fashion. What counts as emotional abuse Emotional abuse comes in...
Divorcing a narcissist is one of the most challenging things that you will ever do in your life. Narcissists are manipulative, controlling and often abusive. They are experts at making you feel like you are the one who is crazy and they are the innocent victim. If you...
Domestic violence may occur in many different ways in California. Abuse is detrimental to a person, whether it's physical, emotional, sexual or financial. It's a good idea to learn about what counts as domestic violence to spot it early on and protect yourself....
California courts define domestic violence as threats of abuse or abuse where the abuser and person being abused have an intimate relationship. In this case, intimate relationships may include married couples, domestic partners, people currently dating, or those with...
Accusations or proof of domestic violence is something that a California judge will almost certainly take into consideration when crafting a child custody order. However, the fact that a parent has a history of abuse doesn't necessarily mean that this individual won't...