No one in California should stay with an abusive partner. What may seem like "minor" abuse can quickly spiral into more severe forms of domestic violence, possibly even resulting in severe injury or death of the spouse and/or any children in the household. The...
Divorce is complex enough for California couples. However, if there are frozen embryos involved, it can cause a larger issue. Who gets those embryos after the divorce is final? What happens when couples have frozen embryos? Many couples struggle with fertility issues...
Divorce may involve more than the spouses seeking to dissolve the union. Parents filing for divorce must consider their childen’s welfare, and doing so includes developing a workable parenting plan. Spouses could disagree on many things, which often results in...
After a divorce, parents in California will need to work together to co-parent their children. This can be challenging, particularly if the divorce was not an amicable situation, but with cooperation, a detailed parenting plan and the focus on the best interests of...
Residents of Lancaster and other nearby areas of California may want to learn more about the filing of a protective order in a case of domestic violence. There are different types of protective orders, and a criminal protective order is different from a restraining...
In California, parents who cannot come to an agreement regarding custody and parenting plans will need to attend mandated mediation. Also known as child custody recommending counseling, this process has multiples goals focused on the wellbeing of the entire family....
If you're dealing with a divorce in California, hidden assets may be on your mind. It's helpful to learn about what they are and where you might find them. What are hidden assets? Hidden assets are money and other financially valuable properties that aren't disclosed...
Over the past several years, the "gray divorce" rate has increased according to the Journals of Gerontology. If you're a California resident, here is some essential information about divorces among older people as well as the benefits of marriage. Marriage can be good...
Experiencing a split in your marriage can be frustrating and leave many open questions requiring a solution. One of the elements needing to be resolved may be custody of your children. Understanding how child custody is determined in California is essential if you'd...
Sole legal custody means that you have the right to make decisions about your child’s care without consulting their other parent or guardian. This post discusses the pros and cons of this type of child custody arrangement in California to help you decide for yourself...