Most people have heard of the seven-year itch. It's such a common expression that it even warranted its own film. But it turns out that it might be more accurate to say eight-year itch based on new information published by the United States Census Bureau. Find out...
Every year, thousands of families in California navigate the process of divorce and determining child custody arrangements. These decisions can have a significant impact on the lives of both parents and children. In determining child custody, a judge looks at multiple...
California recognizes verbal abuse as a type of domestic violence. Verbal abuse involves using one's words as a weapon, whether that's in the form of name-calling or giving the silent treatment. There are a lot of ways that someone can verbally abuse you. Examples of...
It’s not uncommon for a California resident to receive child support or alimony payments after their divorce. The needs of the ex-spouse and any children will determine the payment amount. Regardless of the amount, individuals receiving these payments depend on them...
Parenting plans and schedules are unique to each family. If your California family’s custody arrangement is to have one parent as the primary caretaker and the other parent with visitation rights, you will need to figure out a visitation schedule that works for your...
Being falsely accused of child abuse is a distressing and life-altering experience for any California parent. The repercussions can be devastating, affecting not only the parent's emotional well-being but also their relationship with their child, their employment and...
California family court judges must promote the best interests of the child when making custody decisions. These best interests normally include maintaining a child's relationship with both parents. This process becomes more complicated when domestic violence...
Custody is a common topic for parents getting a divorce in California. Custody is oftentimes conflated with guardianship. There are some key differences between custody and guardianship agreements, especially when it comes to divorce. How is custody different from...
To many people, domestic violence refers to spousal abuse, but the term can also refer to the abuse of elders, children and other household members. Case studies of domestic abusers reveal the many different ways violence manifests. Persons accused of domestic...
Whether you're in a relationship with a significant other in California or you're struggling with family members and friends, one type of abuse that can sometimes be difficult to understand is emotional. This type of abuse might or might not involve physical actions...